Mass Transfer
The rate of solid-liquid extraction is limited by the

Diffusion of the solute from the solution in contact with the particle to the main bulk of the solution
All of these
Phase change of the solute as it dissolves in the solvent
Diffusion of the solute through the solvent in the pores to the outside of the particle

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Mass Transfer
Use of raschig rings in place of crushed stones as packing in packed beds (other things being same)

Increases pressure drop, decreases surface area
Increases pressure drop, increases surface area
Decreases pressure drop, increases surface area
Decreases pressure drop, decreases surface area

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