Chromatography Flashcards
1
Q
How is a Chromatogram produced?
A
By placing a stationary phase into a mobile phase, with the substances dissolving in the mobile phase and traveling up the stationary phase
2
Q
What happens when a pure substance produces a Chromatogram?
A
There will be one spot shown on the stationary phase
3
Q
What happens when a Mixture produces a Chromatogram?
A
Multiple spots will appear on the stationary phase
4
Q
How do you calculate the retention factor?
A
Spot distance/solvent distance
