In recrystallization, why is it important to add the solvent to the solid, rather than the other...
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In recrystallization, why is it important to add the solvent to the solid, rather than the other way around?
Recrystallization:
Recrystallization is a process where a solid compound is dissolved in a hot solvent followed by cooling the solvent so that the dissolved compound crystallizes again. This process uses the fact that compounds typically have a higher solubility in hot solvents than cold solvents. This process is carried out to purify the solid compound.
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View this answerIt is important to add solvent to the solid because this maximizes the yield of the recrystallization. The most important part of the procedure is...
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Chapter 38 / Lesson 4The primary focal points of this lesson will be on some of the common methods and applications of purifying organic compounds, including sublimation, recrystallization, distillation, selective extraction, and chromatography.