Chromatography Flashcards
1
Q
What does chromatography separates?
A
Chromatography separates a mixture of soluble substances
2
Q
What does it produce?
A
A chromatogram
3
Q
What is the FR factor used for?
A
Used to compare the components of various samples. The RF values of suspect samples can be compared with known samples
4
Q
What is it used for?
A
Used to check if food and medicines contain dangerous substances
5
Q
What is the solvent front?
A
The furthest point the solvent travels
6
Q
What is the baseline always drawn in?
A
Pencil
7
Q
What is the mobile phase in chromatography?
A
Solvent
8
Q
What is the stationary phase?
A
Paper
9
Q
The higher a component is the more ____ it is?
A
Soluble
