User:Rickyc2002/Acid–base extraction/Ddoroc Peer Review

General info

 * Whose work are you reviewing?

(Rickyc2002, Jlt156, Shionmoon)


 * Link to draft you're reviewing
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Rickyc2002/Acid%E2%80%93base_extraction?veaction=edit&preload=Template%3ADashboard.wikiedu.org_draft_template


 * Link to the current version of the article (if it exists)
 * Acid–base extraction

Evaluate the drafted changes
(Compose a detailed peer review here, considering each of the key aspects listed above if it is relevant. Consider the guiding questions, and check out the examples of what feedback looks like.)

The lead provides a short, concise summary of the article and I like that the last sentence mentioned a limitation of acid-base extraction that is further expanded on later on in the article. The ordering and sections of the article are appropriate and give a good broad overview of the topic.

The information in the background theory section is well separated into smaller paragraphs with each illustrating one distinct point. This made that section easier to read and digest the information instead of one large paragraph. The image serves as a nice visual for the process of acid-base extraction however it can be a bit misleading as it is previously mentioned that the extraction is generally performed in a separatory funnel and not in a beaker. An image of a separatory funnel would also be useful in showing the clear separation of the organic and aqueous layer. The image should also be cited.

While it may be helpful to include a detailed technique section, one that is too wordy may also be confusing. Try removing some deadwood and shortening some sentences. For example the can be summarized in one sentence by saying '...dissolved in a water-insoluble organic solvent'. Any critical details about the procedure might be better suited in a subsection at the bottom of the numbered list just to make sure readers don't miss it.

Some additional formatting that would improve the organization and readability of the article is in the sections proceeding the technique section. The main points would be useful as a bulleted list, but supporting information could be indented in the next line. For example in the trouble shooting section, the problem solving steps for each problem could be indented and start on the line, in addition to changing the text boldness, like the following:


 * ' problem'
 * 'solution'

The sources are reliable as some come from the journal of chemical education and chemistry education platforms. There are also peer reviewed, primary sources. Including the page numbers for the 7th source would be helpful as it is a textbook.

Overall the information in the article is sufficient for a general audience, but there may be some extra formatting issues that can be addressed to improve the readability of the article.