Help with addition NaCl to water

In summary, the conversation discusses adding NaCl to make water more polar in order to extract polar compounds. However, the addition of salt may lead to a decrease in recovery for non-polar compounds, such as Prosulfocarb and Tri-allaat, in the extraction process. One possible explanation is that these compounds may interact with the salt or glass tube used in the extraction. However, it is noted that this may not be a general property of polar/non-polar compounds, but rather specific to thiocarbamates. Further discussion and ideas are welcomed.
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If you want to extract more polar compunds out of water, you add NaCl
to make the water more polar. But why do the really non polar compounds
give a less recovery with the salt addition? (For example Prosulfocarb and Tri-allaat) (Pesticides)

The extraction occurs in a glass tube, so the only thing I can think of is that they react with the salt and become more polar or that they interact more with the glass

Does anybody have an idea about this?
 
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Maud87 said:
If you want to extract more polar compunds out of water, you add NaCl to make the water more polar.

No. You add salt to make the compounds less soluble in the water which makes them easier to extract out of water. The term is "salting out".

But why do the really non polar compounds give a less recovery with the salt addition? (For example Prosulfocarb and Tri-allaat) (Pesticides)

The extraction occurs in a glass tube, so the only thing I can think of is that they react with the salt and become more polar or that they interact more with the glass

Does anybody have an idea about this?

No idea what you are talking about here. If true it isn't a general property of polar/non-polar compounds but something specific about thiocarbamates.
 

Related to Help with addition NaCl to water

What is the purpose of adding NaCl to water?

The purpose of adding NaCl, or table salt, to water is to create a solution that can be used for various scientific experiments and processes. The addition of NaCl allows for the water to become conductive, which is necessary for some experiments. It can also be used to create specific concentrations of saltwater solutions for experiments.

What is the chemical formula for saltwater?

The chemical formula for saltwater is NaCl + H2O. This represents the combination of sodium chloride (NaCl) and water (H2O) to create a saltwater solution.

How do I calculate the concentration of a NaCl solution?

The concentration of a NaCl solution can be calculated by dividing the mass of NaCl added (in grams) by the volume of water used (in liters). This will give you the concentration in units of grams per liter (g/L).

What are some common uses for NaCl solutions in scientific experiments?

NaCl solutions are commonly used in experiments that require conductive solutions, such as electrochemistry or electrolysis. They can also be used to simulate ocean water for marine biology experiments or create specific concentrations for chemical reactions.

Is it safe to dispose of NaCl solutions down the drain?

No, it is not safe to dispose of NaCl solutions down the drain. It is important to properly dispose of saltwater solutions by neutralizing them with a chemical like sodium bicarbonate before disposing of them in a designated waste container. This is to prevent harm to the environment and potential clogs in the plumbing system.

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