During extractions, it is common to add a dessicant/drying agent (such as magnesium sulfate) to absorb trace amounts of water from the organic layer (e.g., dichloromethane). If you were adding magnesium sulfate to 50 mL of dichloromethane in a 100 mL flask, how much MgSO4 should you add? 1.0 g 0.5 g the smallest amount possible (just enough to be visible) enough to fill the flask halfway the correct amount is determined by observation. MgSO4 is added until the drying agent no longer clumps and there is no visible water floating on the surface

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Phlebotomy Essentials

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During extractions, it is common to add a dessicant/drying agent (such as magnesium sulfate) to absorb trace amounts of water from the organic layer (e.g., dichloromethane). If you were adding magnesium sulfate to 50 mL of dichloromethane in a 100 mL flask, how much MgSO₄ should you add?

		1.0 g
		0.5 g
		the smallest amount possible (just enough to be visible)
		enough to fill the flask halfway
		the correct amount is determined by observation. MgSO₄ is added until the drying agent no longer clumps and there is no visible water floating on the surface

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