Introduction to Chromatography

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What is the main factor that determines the separation of solutes in chromatography?

  • Width of the solute peaks
  • Type of stationary phase used
  • Volume of the mobile phase
  • Difference in retention of solutes (correct)

What type of chromatography involves the use of a support containing fixed charges?

  • Ion-exchange chromatography (correct)
  • Affinity chromatography
  • Size exclusion chromatography
  • Partition chromatography

What is the term for the equilibrium constant for the distribution of a solute between the mobile and stationary phases?

  • Volumestationary phase
  • k'
  • KD (correct)
  • Volumemobile phase

What is the purpose of having a narrow width of the solute peaks in chromatography?

<p>To improve the resolution of the separation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of chromatography involves the use of a stationary phase with immobilized ligands?

<p>Affinity chromatography (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ratio of the concentration of a solute in the stationary phase to its concentration in the mobile phase?

<p>k' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of chromatography involves a solid, underivatized support as the stationary phase?

<p>Gas-solid chromatography (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimal range of k' for separation in chromatography?

<p>k' = 2-10 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary basis for dividing chromatographic techniques?

<p>Type of mobile phase used (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the strength of analyte interactions with the stationary phase and the time it takes to pass through the system?

<p>Stronger interactions result in slower passage through the system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the capacity factor k’ and the strength of interaction between a solute and the stationary and mobile phases?

<p>k’ is directly related to the strength of interaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Wh in the context of chromatography?

<p>Half-height width of the peak in time units (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a chromatogram typically represent?

<p>Concentration versus elution time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what point is equilibrium achieved or approached in a chromatographic peak?

<p>At the center of the peak (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a stationary phase in chromatography?

<p>To interact with the analytes and separate them (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the capacity factor k’?

<p>k’ = Moles A_stationary phase / Moles A_mobile phase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between gas chromatography and liquid chromatography?

<p>Type of mobile phase used (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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