High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
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What is the main purpose of using high pressure in HPLC?

  • To increase the flow rate of the mobile phase
  • To improve the separation efficiency of the stationary phase
  • To withstand the force of the pumped solvent through the column (correct)
  • To decrease the particle size of the stationary phase
  • What is the typical range of flow rates used in modern HPLC systems?

  • 5 - 10 ml/min
  • 1 - 3 ml/min (correct)
  • 0.1 - 1 ml/min
  • 10 - 20 ml/min
  • What is the main advantage of using longer HPLC columns?

  • Lower operating pressures
  • Reduced solvent consumption
  • Improved separation efficiency (correct)
  • Faster analysis times
  • Which of the following is NOT a common particle size used in modern HPLC columns?

    <p>15 μm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the stationary phase in an HPLC system?

    <p>To separate the components of the sample mixture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major advantage of using HPLC over other chromatographic techniques?

    <p>Higher separation efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the sample injector in an HPLC instrument?

    <p>Introducing the sample mixture into the stream of mobile phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key identifying characteristic of a given analyte in HPLC?

    <p>The retention time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In HPLC, which component moves through the column at different velocities depending on its chemical nature?

    <p>Analyte components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'retention time' refer to in the context of HPLC?

    <p>Time at which a specific analyte elutes from the column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of an HPLC instrument is responsible for displaying data as a chromatogram?

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

    What is the role of the stationary phase (column) in HPLC separation?

    <p>Determining the retention time of analytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In HILIC, what compounds are easier to separate compared to RPLC?

    <p>Polar and hydrophilic compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the elution order difference between HILIC and RPLC?

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

    Which type of chromatography technique fills a gap in the chromatographic toolbox according to the text?

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

    What compounds are troublesome to separate in RPLC but are much easier to separate in HILIC?

    <p>Acids, bases, ions, and sugars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of detectors are generally used in ion chromatography?

    <p>Conductivity detectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the conductivity detector measure in ion chromatography?

    <p>Electrical resistance of the mobile phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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