Chromatography Flashcards
1
Q
What is the retention time
A
Time it takes for the molecules to pass through the column
2
Q
What is gas chromatography
A
Used to separate complex mixtures and identify the compounds
3
Q
What is gas chromatography better then paper chromatography
A
More sensitive
4
Q
What does the number of peaks equal
A
Number of compounds present
5
Q
The higher the peak the …
A
Greater quantity of that compound in the mixture
6
Q
The higher the retention time the …
A
Larger the molecule
