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Because of its affinity for water, anhydrous sodium sulfate is often used to dry hydrophobic solvents used in aqueous organic extractions. For example a water based sample is extracted for organic compounds using dichloromethane, or ethyl ether in a separatory funnel. The organic layer is passed through a buchner funnel holding anhydrous sodium sulfate, yielding dried solvent extract.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe purpose of anhydrous sodium sulfate is an absorption of a wet organic. It causes water to separate fully from the solvent.
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∙ 14y agohydrated form has 10 water molecules, i.e Na2SO4.10H2O
it is also known as Glauber's salt
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∙ 13y agoAnhydrous sodium sulfate is considered as a drying agent. It is used in expirements to remove water from a solution or during an expirement.
hope this helps.
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∙ 7y agoMany chemical procedures needs dried reagents.
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∙ 12y agoTo dry the organic layer
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Why is anhydrous sodium sulfate added to organic solution remaining after the extraction with 6 M HCl and 6 M NaOH?
To get rid of excess water in the organic phase.
What percentage of sodium is in sodium sulfate?
If you mean what percentage of sodium sulfate is Na, the answer is about 32.4. That's for the anhydrous material. It can also be hydrated. In Glauber's salt, for example, a molecule of Na2SO4 is associated with 10 molecules of water. %Na = 14.3.
The molar mass of aluminum sulfate?
Aluminium Sulphate is Al2(SO4)3 and its mass is27x2 + 96x3 = 342g/mole
What is the color of sodium sulfate?
Sodium sulfate, in its anhydrous form (meaning without water) is a white crystalline salt. Wikipedia has more information, and a link is provided.
How do you increase a solubility of Sodium Sulfate?
Sodium sulfate is highly soluble in water, but insoluble in most organic solvents. If you want to increase its solubility in water (as for any salt), you can heat the solution or remove one of the products (sodium ions or sulfate ions) from solution. I can't think of any insoluble sodium salts, but barium sulfate (BaSO4) is insoluble in water. Thus, adding barium chloride (or some other soluble barium salt) will remove sulfate from the equilibrium (due to BaSO4 precipitation) and increase the solubility of sodium sulfate.
Why anhydrous sodium sulfate is used in experiment?
to remove water from the organic phase after an extraction.
What do you observe when sodium sulfate is placed in a watch glass?
Sodium sulfate anhydrous can absorb water.
Why is anhydrous sodium sulfate added to organic solution remaining after the extraction with 6 M HCl and 6 M NaOH?
To get rid of excess water in the organic phase.
What is the role of anhydrous sulfate?
Anhydrous sodium sulfate is considered as a drying agent. It is used in expirements to remove water from a solution or during an expirement. hope this helps.
How many atoms are there in 41.1 g of sodium sulfate (Na2SO4)?
41,1 g of sodium sulfate (Na2SO4, anhydrous) contain 10,455.10e23 atoms.
Mass in grams if the molar mass of sodium sulfate is 141.98 gramsmoles?
Yes, the molar mass of anhydrous sodium sulfate is 142,035 grams.
What is the chemistry name for Na2SO4?
Sodium sulfate.
What is the rule of sodium sulfate in forensic chemistry?
Na2SO4
What percentage of sodium is in sodium sulfate?
If you mean what percentage of sodium sulfate is Na, the answer is about 32.4. That's for the anhydrous material. It can also be hydrated. In Glauber's salt, for example, a molecule of Na2SO4 is associated with 10 molecules of water. %Na = 14.3.
What is the formula for sodium oxalate and copper sulfate?
The formula for sodium oxalate is: Na2C2O4
When calculating the number of moles of solid Na2SO4 the factor used is?
The molar mass of anhydrous sodium sulfate is 142,04.
What are the ingredients in cascade dish detergent?
Fragrance, Surfactant, Sodium Silicate, Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous, Cleaning Agents, Coloring, Bleach, Sudsing Agent, Water Softeners
