c12- chemical analysis Flashcards
what is chromatography?
a technique that separates mixtures of substances with different levels of solubility
molecule
two or more atoms chemically joined
compound
two or more different atoms that are chemically joined
solvent
the substance that the solute is dissolved in
solute
what is dissolved in the solvent
solution
mixture of solvent and solute
mobile phase
gas or liquid that carries the component - moves with the sample
stationary phase
the part of the apparatus that does not move with the sample
why do you draw the baseline in pencil?
the ink would interfere with the solvent
retention factor (Rf) values
- Rf factor used to compare the components of various samples
- the unknown Rf values can be compared with the known value
- if two substances have the same Rf value then it is likely that they are of the same compound
Rf equation
distance from the baseline to the spot / distance from the baseline to the solvent front
test for hydrogen
a lit wooden splint makes a popping sound in a test tube of hydrogen.
test for oxygen
a glowing wooden splint relights in a test tube of oxygen.
test for carbon dioxide
carbon dioxide turns limewater cloudy/milky
test(s) for chlorine
- sharp smell
- bleaches damp blue litmus paper
- makes damp starch-iodide paper turn blue-black
what is a pure substance?
a substance made up of only one time of atom or molecule OR single element or compound that is not mixed with any other substance
what is the physical test for water?
- melting point: 0 degrees
- boiling point: 100 degrees
how can you test if a substance is pure?
you can use their melting and boiling points