Answer:
The equation which will tell us how much of A that is mis inmthe water layer after partitioning is: 7 = (17 - x) g / 150 mL ÷ x g /100 mL
Explanation:
A partition coefficient is the ratio of the concentration of a substance in one solvent phase to the concentration in a second solvent phase when the two concentrations are at equilibrium. Usually the two phases are an organic phase and an aqueous phase. Thus, the partition coefficient K, of a compound is the ratio of the compound's concentration in the organic layer compared to the aqueous layer.
K = C₁/C₂ at equilibrium
In the compound A given, CH₂Cl₂ is the organic phase while water is the aqueous phase
Amount of A that is partitioned in between dichloromethane, CH₂Cl₂ and water, H₂O is 17.0 g
Let the amount of A that is dissolved in water be x g
Solubility of A in water given in g/mL = (x / 100) g/ml
Amount of A dissolved in dichloromethane, CH₂Cl₂ = (17 - x) g
Solubility of A in dichloromethane, CH₂Cl₂ given in g/mL = (17 - x/150) g/mL
Since the partition coefficient, K of compound A when comparing its solubility in CH₂Cl₂ to water is 7, that is;
K = [solubility of A in g/ml in CH₂Cl₂] / [solubility of A in g/ml in H2O] = 7
The equation for the amount of A in the water layer is given as follows:
7 = (17 - x) g / 150 mL ÷ x g /100 mL
Solving for x
7 = (17 -x) × 100 / 150x
7 × 150x = (17 - x) × 100
1050x = 1700 - 100x
1150x = 1700
x = 1700/1150
x = 1.48 g
