Chromatography Flashcards

1
Q

What is chromatograhy used for

A

allows chemists to seperate substances in complex mixtures

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2
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What is the stationary phase in TLC

A

chromatography paper

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3
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What is the mobile phase in TLC

A

solvent

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4
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Why does the spot move in TLC

A

polarity
mass

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5
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Whatis GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY used for

A

to seperate complex mixtures

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6
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If a substance peaks at the beginning, what does that mean?

A

greater affinity for MOBILE phase
small molecular mass

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7
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If a substance peaks at the end, what does that mean?

A

greater affinity for STATIONARY phase
big mollecular mass

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8
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What is the mobile phase in gas chromatography

A

inert gas

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9
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what is the stationary phase in group 8?

A

inert liquid or solid

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