10 Questions
What is chromatography used for?
Separation, identification, and purification of components of a mixture
Who is credited with inventing and naming liquid chromatography?
Mikhail Tswett
What does the term 'chromatography' mean?
Color Writing
Which substances can be separated using chromatography technique?
Pigments, dyes, amino acids, vitamins, polymers, etc.
What is the main purpose of chromatography?
Separating mixtures into their components for analysis, identification, purification, and/or quantification
What is the mobile phase in gas chromatography?
Carrier gas
Which type of gas chromatography is most useful for the separation and analysis of gases like CH4 and CO2?
Gas solid chromatography (GSC)
What is the stationary phase in gas liquid chromatography (GLC)?
Liquid with very low volatility supported on an inert solid matrix
What is the affinity of solutes towards in gas solid chromatography (GSC)?
Adsorption onto the stationary phase
What results in the separation of components in gas chromatography?
Different affinities for the stationary phase
Test your knowledge about the science of separation with this quiz on the basic principles and applications of chromatography. Explore the importance of chromatography in various fields such as chemistry, biology, and medicine for separating and purifying components of mixtures.
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