3.4 - Ultrasonic Extraction
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary mechanism behind ultrasonic extraction?
💡 Hint: It involves the creation and collapse of bubbles.
Name one advantage of using ultrasonic extraction.
💡 Hint: Think about environmental impact.
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What is ultrasonic extraction primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Consider what types of materials are involved in this technique.
True or False: Ultrasonic extraction requires more solvent than liquid-liquid extraction.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications for environmental sustainability.
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Design a small-scale ultrasonic extraction experiment to extract a specific compound from a solid matrix. What parameters would you need to control?
💡 Hint: Consider both the physical characteristics of the sample and the properties of the solvents used.
Critique the ultrasonic extraction method in the context of environmental analysis. What trade-offs exist?
💡 Hint: Balance between the benefits of efficiency and the possible issues of analyte loss.
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