1.2. Partition Constants

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define mass concentration.

   Hint

   Think about how you'd measure concentration in a specific medium.

2. 2.

   What does Rho A2 represent?

   Hint

   Recall which phase Rho A2 is referring to.

3. 3.

   What does Rho A1 represent?

   • Mass concentration in solids
   • Mass concentration in air
   • Mass concentration in water

   Hint

   Rho A1 and A2 differ by their respective mediums.

4. 4.

   True or False: Henry's constant applies only to organic chemicals.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the definition and its applications.

5. 5.

   If a chemical has a high Henry's constant, what can be inferred about its behavior in water and air?

   Hint

   Think about what a high partition constant implies.

6. 6.

   How would you design an experiment to measure the partition constant of a new organic chemical between soil and water?

   Hint

   Focus on how equilibrium principles apply to your measurements.