The partition of a solute across two immiscible liquids and the determination of the partition coefficient brings together a number of ideas that students will have met in their studies. The following activity provides an opportunity for you to think about what prior learning students need to bring to this topic.

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Partition equilibria can be used to introduce the whole concept of dynamic equilibria or it can be seen as an application of the general Equilibrium Law. These choices are discussed in the following conversation.

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