100 mL of water containing 100 mg/L toluene is placed in a 150 mL (completely full, no headspace) flask with 100 grams of soil (organic fraction = 3%). Estimate the equilibrium concentrations of toluene in the water and on the carbon.

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100 mL of water containing 100 mg/L toluene is placed in a 150 mL (completely full, no headspace) flask with 100 grams
of soil (organic fraction = 3%). Estimate the equilibrium concentrations of toluene in the water and on the carbon.
Transcribed Image Text:100 mL of water containing 100 mg/L toluene is placed in a 150 mL (completely full, no headspace) flask with 100 grams of soil (organic fraction = 3%). Estimate the equilibrium concentrations of toluene in the water and on the carbon.
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