Adsorption Chromatography: Retention Factor Calculation
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In adsorption chromatography, which component is the polar absorbent?

  • Aluminium Foil
  • Butanol
  • n-Hexane
  • CH3OH Methanol (correct)
  • What does the retention factor (Rf) in chromatography represent?

  • Polarity of the solvent
  • Length of the acyl carbon chains
  • Distribution coefficient for a compound (correct)
  • Distance between solute and solvent
  • For paper chromatography, which method is used for visualizing components non-destructively?

  • Using Ultra violet lamp
  • Reaction with sulphuric acid
  • Iodine vapour forming a coloured complex (correct)
  • Derivatization reactions
  • Which solvent is commonly used in liquid chromatography?

    <p>Methanol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What visualization method is typically employed in carrying out paper chromatography for amino acids?

    <p>Spot visualization using Ultra violet lamp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound chemically bonds to the polar absorbent in adsorption chromatography?

    <p>Caprylic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What greatly influences the column efficiency in chromatography?

    <p>Length of the column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mode of separation is popularly used in HPLC?

    <p>Partition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mobile phase in gas chromatography?

    <p>Gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chromatographic technique is considered the gold standard for analyzing volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?

    <p>Liquid chromatography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reagent can be used to detect alkaloids in partition chromatography?

    <p>Dragendorff’s reagent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of chromatography are components of a chemical mixture partitioned between a moving gas and a stationary liquid phase?

    <p>Gas chromatography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main principle behind adsorption chromatography?

    <p>Adsorption of the mobile phase onto the surface of a stationary solid phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In partition chromatography, what does the separation primarily depend on?

    <p>Differences in solubility of sample components in the stationary phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is paper chromatography considered an example of partition chromatography?

    <p>Dependent on differences in the partition coefficients of the components between water and an immiscible organic liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does liquid chromatography play in paper chromatography?

    <p>It helps in forming a thin film on the surface of the solid support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspects should be considered when carrying out paper chromatography?

    <p>Apparatus used, preparation of the sample, development of the chromatogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of chromatography involves equilibration between the mobile phase and a stationary liquid?

    <p>Partition Chromatography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Adsorption Chromatography

    • Acyl carbon chains of varying length are chemically bonded to the polar absorbent in adsorption chromatography
    • The mobile phase consists of solvents such as methanol, butanol, and n-hexane
    • Caprylic acid is one of the solutes used in adsorption chromatography
    • Quercetin is another solute used in adsorption chromatography
    • The retention factor (Rf) is the ratio of the distance traveled by the solute to the distance traveled by the solvent
    • Rf value is specific and constant for a particular compound and reflects the distribution coefficient for that compound under standard conditions

    Paper Chromatography

    • Paper chromatography is a technique used in adsorption chromatography
    • It involves spotting a sample on a stationary phase and allowing it to develop
    • The distance traveled by the solute is compared to the distance traveled by the solvent to calculate the Rf value
    • Visualization techniques are used to detect separated components, including iodine vapor and UV lamps
    • Some components may not be visible and require derivatization or other visualization methods

    Partition Chromatography

    • Partition chromatography separates solutes based on differences in solubility between the mobile and stationary phases
    • It is a type of liquid chromatography (LC)
    • Paper chromatography is an example of partition chromatography
    • The separation of a mixture is dependent on differences in partition coefficients of the components between an aqueous and immiscible organic liquid
    • Partition chromatography involves a thin film formed on the surface of a solid support by a liquid stationary phase
    • Solute equilibrates between the mobile phase and the stationary liquid

    Gas Chromatography

    • Gas chromatography is a type of partition chromatography
    • The mobile phase is a gas (carrier gas)
    • Partitioning components of a chemical mixture occur between the moving gas and stationary liquid phase
    • Gas chromatography is recognized as one of the most powerful separative methods available
    • It can detect very low amounts of compounds (parts per billion) and is the gold standard for volatile organic components (VOCs) analyses

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    Learn about adsorption chromatography and how to calculate the retention factor (Rf) in chromatography experiments. Understand the relationship between the distance traveled by the solute and the solvent.

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