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In adsorption chromatography, which component is the polar absorbent?
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?
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?
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?
Which solvent is commonly used in liquid chromatography?
What visualization method is typically employed in carrying out paper chromatography for amino acids?
What visualization method is typically employed in carrying out paper chromatography for amino acids?
Which compound chemically bonds to the polar absorbent in adsorption chromatography?
Which compound chemically bonds to the polar absorbent in adsorption chromatography?
What greatly influences the column efficiency in chromatography?
What greatly influences the column efficiency in chromatography?
Which mode of separation is popularly used in HPLC?
Which mode of separation is popularly used in HPLC?
What is the mobile phase in gas chromatography?
What is the mobile phase in gas chromatography?
Which chromatographic technique is considered the gold standard for analyzing volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?
Which chromatographic technique is considered the gold standard for analyzing volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?
What reagent can be used to detect alkaloids in partition chromatography?
What reagent can be used to detect alkaloids in partition chromatography?
In which type of chromatography are components of a chemical mixture partitioned between a moving gas and a stationary liquid phase?
In which type of chromatography are components of a chemical mixture partitioned between a moving gas and a stationary liquid phase?
What is the main principle behind adsorption chromatography?
What is the main principle behind adsorption chromatography?
In partition chromatography, what does the separation primarily depend on?
In partition chromatography, what does the separation primarily depend on?
Why is paper chromatography considered an example of partition chromatography?
Why is paper chromatography considered an example of partition chromatography?
What role does liquid chromatography play in paper chromatography?
What role does liquid chromatography play in paper chromatography?
What aspects should be considered when carrying out paper chromatography?
What aspects should be considered when carrying out paper chromatography?
Which type of chromatography involves equilibration between the mobile phase and a stationary liquid?
Which type of chromatography involves equilibration between the mobile phase and a stationary liquid?
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.
