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What is the primary function of the stationary phase in chromatography?
What is the primary function of the stationary phase in chromatography?
Which type of chromatography uses a thin layer of stationary phase on a glass plate?
Which type of chromatography uses a thin layer of stationary phase on a glass plate?
What is the main difference between High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Liquid Chromatography (LC)?
What is the main difference between High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Liquid Chromatography (LC)?
In Gas Chromatography (GC), what is the role of the gas mobile phase?
In Gas Chromatography (GC), what is the role of the gas mobile phase?
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What is the term for the visual representation of the separated components of a mixture in chromatography?
What is the term for the visual representation of the separated components of a mixture in chromatography?
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Which type of chromatography is commonly used for the analysis of volatile compounds?
Which type of chromatography is commonly used for the analysis of volatile compounds?
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What is the term for the time it takes for a component to pass through the chromatography system?
What is the term for the time it takes for a component to pass through the chromatography system?
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Which type of chromatography uses a column filled with a stationary phase to separate the components of a mixture?
Which type of chromatography uses a column filled with a stationary phase to separate the components of a mixture?
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Study Notes
Chromatography
Chromatography is a laboratory technique used to separate, identify, and quantify the components of a mixture.
Types of Chromatography
Column Chromatography
- Uses a column filled with a stationary phase (e.g., silica gel) to separate components of a mixture
- Mobile phase (e.g., solvent) is pumped through the column, carrying the components with it
- Components are separated based on their interactions with the stationary phase and mobile phase
- Can be used for purification, separation, and identification of compounds
Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
- Uses a thin layer of stationary phase (e.g., silica gel) on a glass plate
- Sample is spotted onto the plate and a solvent is used to develop the chromatogram
- Components are separated based on their interactions with the stationary phase and solvent
- Can be used for quick identification and separation of compounds
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Uses a high-pressure pump to force the mobile phase through a column
- Column is packed with a stationary phase (e.g., silica gel) that has a high surface area
- Components are separated based on their interactions with the stationary phase and mobile phase
- Can be used for analysis, separation, and purification of compounds
Liquid Chromatography (LC)
- Uses a liquid mobile phase to separate components of a mixture
- Can be used with a variety of stationary phases, including columns, paper, and thin layers
- Components are separated based on their interactions with the stationary phase and mobile phase
- Can be used for analysis, separation, and purification of compounds
Gas Chromatography (GC)
- Uses a gas mobile phase to separate components of a mixture
- Sample is vaporized and carried through a column by the gas mobile phase
- Components are separated based on their boiling points and interactions with the column
- Can be used for analysis, separation, and identification of volatile compounds
Key Concepts
- Stationary phase: the material that the components of the mixture interact with
- Mobile phase: the substance that carries the components of the mixture through the chromatography system
- Retention time: the time it takes for a component to pass through the chromatography system
- Chromatogram: the visual representation of the separated components of a mixture
Chromatography
- Laboratory technique used to separate, identify, and quantify the components of a mixture
Types of Chromatography
Column Chromatography
- Uses a column filled with a stationary phase (e.g., silica gel) to separate components
- Mobile phase (e.g., solvent) is pumped through the column, carrying components
- Separation based on interactions with stationary and mobile phases
- Used for purification, separation, and identification of compounds
Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
- Uses a thin layer of stationary phase (e.g., silica gel) on a glass plate
- Sample is spotted onto the plate and a solvent is used to develop the chromatogram
- Separation based on interactions with stationary phase and solvent
- Used for quick identification and separation of compounds
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Uses a high-pressure pump to force the mobile phase through a column
- Column is packed with a stationary phase (e.g., silica gel) with high surface area
- Separation based on interactions with stationary phase and mobile phase
- Used for analysis, separation, and purification of compounds
Liquid Chromatography (LC)
- Uses a liquid mobile phase to separate components of a mixture
- Can be used with various stationary phases, including columns, paper, and thin layers
- Separation based on interactions with stationary phase and mobile phase
- Used for analysis, separation, and purification of compounds
Gas Chromatography (GC)
- Uses a gas mobile phase to separate components of a mixture
- Sample is vaporized and carried through a column by the gas mobile phase
- Separation based on boiling points and interactions with the column
- Used for analysis, separation, and identification of volatile compounds
Key Concepts
- Stationary phase: material that components interact with
- Mobile phase: substance that carries components through the chromatography system
- Retention time: time it takes for a component to pass through the system
- Chromatogram: visual representation of separated components of a mixture
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Learn about chromatography, a lab technique used to separate, identify, and quantify mixture components. Understand types of chromatography, including column chromatography.
