Introduction

This site was created for those students taking introductory organic chemistry laboratory courses.

*We recommend you to visit the Theory section first. After you understand the concepts, proceed to the
Virtual Lab.

*After surfing these sections and when you feel confident about your understanding, then
Test Yourself.

In this section you will learn

* Important concepts to help you understand the basis of separations using acid-base extraction.

You can also find...

* How to use a separatory funnel
* Definitions of technical terms

You can simulate an actual experiment here. We involve YOU by asking you to decide what to do at each step.

If a phenol is present in the mixture that you actually need to separate, the separation is a bit tricky, but more enjoyable. Have Fun!

You can check how well you understand the concepts required for this experiment. It is a good exercise for a final exam!

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