Chromotography Flashcards
1
Q
What does chromatography do?
A
Chromatography separates substances according to particle size and solubility.
2
Q
How do smaller substances behave in chromatography?
A
In the same solvent and conditions, smaller substances will travel further.
3
Q
What is a characteristic of the same substance in chromatography?
A
The same substance will always have the same Rf value.
4
Q
How can unknown substances be identified in chromatography?
A
We can compare unknown Rf values with knowns to identify substances.
