a. Find the equilibrium concentrations of SA in the aqueous and the non-aqueous phases. b. Calculate the partition coefficient (K) for the salicylic acid.

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The absorbance of a 0.5 mM aqueous salicylic acid solution was 0.925.  This solution was extracted with 10% ethyl acetate/hexane solution.  The absorbance of the extracted aqueous salicylic acid solution at equilibrium was 0.670.  

a. Find the equilibrium concentrations of SA in the aqueous and the non-aqueous phases.

b. Calculate the partition coefficient (K) for the salicylic acid.

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