Chemistry A-Level
separating funnel wash
What separating funnel wash means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The crude distillate is shaken in a separating funnel with sodium carbonate solution, which neutralises the unreacted acids and releases carbon dioxide, so the funnel has to be vented.
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