Chromatography Flashcards
What is chromatography?
Analytical method to separate substances in a mixture and be used to identify substances
What are the phases of chromatography?
Mobile phase (where the molecules can move)
Stationary phase (when the molecule cant move)
When will components dissolve?
Stationary phase
How many spots will a pure substance form?
1
What does higher solubility mean
Less attracted to the paper and will travel more
How to calculate Rf value?
Distance travelled by substance/distance travelled by solvent
What is the results of chromatography analysis called?
Chromatogram
Why preform chromatography?
To test for a certain substance in a mixture
Must run a pure substance alongside the unknown mixture