Mixed 3 Flashcards
What does i.d. stand for in the context of column dimensions in preparative HPLC?
Internal diameter
In preparative HPLC, column dimensions are dictated by the amount of __________ per injection.
material
Which mobile phase characteristic is important for low column back pressure?
a) UV transparency
b) Viscosity
c) Volatility
d) Purity
b) Viscosity
Name a factor influencing the choice of mobile phase in preparative HPLC.
Spectroscopic characteristics (e.g., UV transparency, fluorescence properties)
For compounds with poor solubility in the mobile phase, __________ overloading is used in preparative HPLC.
volume
Which particle size is typically used for well-resolved samples in preparative HPLC?
a) 1.8-μm
b) 3.5-μm
c) 5-μm
d) 7-μm and 10-μm
d) 7-μm and 10-μm
What effect does concentration overloading have on the peak shape in preparative HPLC?
The peak shape changes from a Gaussian curve to a triangle.
The __________ of the mobile phase should have good solubility properties for maximum sample loads in preparative HPLC.
solvent
Which type of overloading allows the separation of samples in the milligram range even on analytical columns?
a) Concentration overloading
b) Volume overloading
c) Pressure overloading
d) Temperature overloading
a) Concentration overloading
What is the typical particle size used in analytical columns that is generally not used in larger scale preparative columns?
1.8- and 3.5-μm particles
In preparative HPLC, the capacity factor k’ __________ when concentration overloading occurs.
decreases
Which mobile phase characteristic is important for easy removal from isolated fractions?
a) Viscosity
b) Volatility
c) Purity
d) Cost
b) Volatility
What is the primary objective of analytical HPLC compared to preparative HPLC?
The quantitative and/or qualitative determination of a compound.
In preparative HPLC, larger column diameters and __________ flow rates are typically used.
higher
What is the effect of non-linear adsorption isotherms in preparative HPLC?
a) Improved peak symmetry
b) Strong tailing of peaks
c) Increased capacity factor
d) Reduced resolution
b) Strong tailing of peaks
What type of columns are generally not economical for separating small amounts of compound?
Large columns
The __________ of preparative HPLC columns is determined by the selectivity (α) of the column.
sample capacity
Which characteristic of the mobile phase is important for low levels of non-volatile contaminants?
a) UV transparency
b) Fluorescence properties
c) Purity
d) Solubility
c) Purity
Which of the following is the primary purpose of preparative HPLC?
a) Analyzing small sample quantities
b) Purifying large quantities of substances
c) Quantifying chemical concentrations
d) Calibrating laboratory equipment
b) Purifying large quantities of substances
Identify the component labeled as “detector” in the preparative HPLC setup diagram. What does it do?
The detector is responsible for identifying and quantifying the separated components as they elute from the column.
The __________ is the part of the HPLC system where the separation of compounds occurs.
column
Which solvent is typically used for conditioning the column in HPLC?
a) Water
b) Methanol
c) Acetone
d) Hexane
b) Methanol
In preparative HPLC, the mobile phase moves through the column and carries the __________ with it.
sample
What is a common elution method in HPLC?
a) Isocratic
b) Gradient
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b
c) Both a and b
Identify the polarity of the SP and MP used in reversed-phase HPLC.
The stationary phase is nonpolar, and the mobile phase is polar.
The role of the __________ in HPLC is to separate the analytes based on their interactions with the stationary phase.
column
What is the primary principle behind Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)?
a) Melting point differences
b) Solubility differences
c) Affinity differences
d) Boiling point differences
c) Affinity differences
Identify the interaction primarily used in reversed-phase SPE.
Nonpolar-nonpolar interactions (hydrophobic interactions).
In SPE, __________ is often used to wet and activate the packing bed.
Methanol
Which material is used for strong anion exchange in SPE?
a) Cyanopropyl bonded silica
b) Quaternary amine bonded silica
c) Sulfonic acid bonded silica
d) Carboxylic acid bonded silica
b) Quaternary amine bonded silica
The __________ step in SPE involves passing the sample slowly through the cartridge to ensure interaction with the media.
loading
What is the main application of SPE?
a) Sample cleanup
b) Chemical synthesis
c) Molecular cloning
d) DNA sequencing
a) Sample cleanup
Identify the solvent typically used in normal phase SPE.
Nonpolar solvents like hexane or chlorinated solvents.
The SPE material, __________, is used for weak cation exchange of cations and amines.
carboxylic acid bonded silica