[maxxed]

When extracting an organic solute from a solvent, would it be better to use single extraction or single?  or would it even matter?

[ARGOS++]

Dear Maxxed;

If you are talking about the same total amount of solvent in both cases “Multiple Extraction” with several smaller portions will always bet the “Large Single One”.
You should be able to calculate that with the “Distribution Ratio” or “Partition Coefficient”.
(see on Wiki.)


Good Luck!
                    ARGOS⁺⁺

[sjb]

There's a fairly decent demonstration of the maths behind the problem at http://www.milomuses.com/chemicalmusings/?cat=35

S

[ARGOS++]

Dear Maxxed;

For Calculation on “Single Extraction” vs. “Multiple Extraction” there is an Extraction Example on:   "Solubility Problem (Extraction!)”.


Good Luck!
                    ARGOS⁺⁺