While performing the extraction experiment, you were confused between the organic layer and the aqueous one, what is the easiest way to tell which layer is which?

Respuesta :

The easiest way to tell which layer is wich, while performing the extraction experiment is to run a little test.

The test will consist on mixing a sample of both layers in different recipients with water.

After mixing them, the recipient with a homogeneous phase will have the aqueous layer, and the other one will be the organic layer.