M01 : Optimizing the Extraction of Quinine from Cinchona bark


Students Amah Igwilo
School IND - King's Christian Collegiate - Oakville
Level Senior 11/12 - Grade 12
Group Group 6 - Physical and Mathematical
Abstract The purpose of this experiment is to test the effect of electricity on the extraction process of quinine from cinchona bark and compare the quantity extracted with a standard extraction process.
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