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What is the main purpose of filtration?
Why is vacuum filtration used instead of gravity filtration?
Distillation is effective because:
Recrystallization is primarily used to:
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Chromatography separates compounds based on differences in their:
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Gravity filtration differs from vacuum filtration in that gravity filtration relies on:
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What is the primary factor that leads to the separation of compounds in gas chromatography?
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Which compound is expected to be retained the longest in gas chromatography?
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In gas chromatography, which detector burns all organic compounds and detects current?
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What is the purpose of the liquid solvent or mixture of solvents in liquid chromatography?
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Which component of a chromatograph contains the stationary phase and interacts with sample components?
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What property is used for separation in liquid chromatography?
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What is the purpose of wetting the filter paper with a small amount of solvent or solution before pouring the liquid mixture into the Büchner funnel?
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What role does turning on the vacuum source play in the filtration process described?
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Why are different boiling points of components important for effective distillation?
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How does ethanol's lower boiling point compared to water relate to its intermolecular forces?
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What is the primary function of distillation in separating liquid mixtures?
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How does strong hydrogen bonding contribute to higher boiling points in liquids?
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What is the main purpose of a UV-Visible detector in liquid chromatography?
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In Size Exclusion Chromatography, why do smaller molecules take longer paths through the column?
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What is the role of the mobile phase in liquid chromatography?
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Why do larger molecules move more quickly through a Size Exclusion Chromatography column?
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How are components separated in liquid chromatography?
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Which type of liquid chromatography is specifically used to separate biomolecules based on their size?
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Why do larger molecules elute first in chromatography?
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What happens when a salt and sand mixture is combined with water?
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What is the main principle behind the separation of molecules in chromatography?
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Why are smaller molecules retained for a longer time in chromatography?
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What is the purpose of the detector in chromatography?
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Study Notes
Filtration and Its Variants
- Main purpose of filtration is to separate solids from liquids.
- Vacuum filtration uses suction to accelerate the filtration process, making it faster than gravity filtration.
- Gravity filtration relies on the force of gravity to pull the liquid through the filter, which can be slower than vacuum filtration.
Distillation
- Distillation is effective because it separates components based on differences in boiling points.
- Different boiling points are crucial to ensure effective separation during distillation.
- Ethanol has a lower boiling point than water due to weaker intermolecular forces, facilitating easier evaporation during distillation.
- The primary function of distillation is to purify liquid mixtures by separating components.
Chromatography Techniques
- Chromatography separates compounds based on differences in their affinities for the stationary and mobile phases.
- In gas chromatography, the separation of compounds is primarily influenced by their vapor pressures.
- Larger hydrocarbons typically have lower vapor pressures and are expected to be retained longer in gas chromatography.
- A flame ionization detector in gas chromatography burns organic compounds to detect electrical current.
Liquid Chromatography
- Purpose of the liquid solvent is to dissolve the sample and carry it through the chromatographic system.
- The stationary phase exists within the chromatograph, interacting with sample components and facilitating separation based on various properties.
- Property used for separation in liquid chromatography can include polarity, size, or charge.
- Wetting the filter paper with solvent minimizes the loss of sample during filtration.
- Turning on the vacuum source enhances filtration speed by creating a pressure differential.
Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)
- In Size Exclusion Chromatography, smaller molecules take longer paths due to their ability to enter pores in the stationary phase, thereby increasing their travel time.
- Larger molecules move more quickly through the column because they are excluded from the pores.
- SEC specifically separates biomolecules based on size.
General Chromatography Principles
- In chromatography, components are separated based on their differing interactions with the stationary and mobile phases.
- Larger molecules elute first as they do not interact strongly with the stationary phase and can flow through the columns more freely.
- Smaller molecules are retained longer due to their interactions with the stationary phase or being trapped in small pores.
Additional Details
- When a salt and sand mixture is combined with water, the salt dissolves while the sand remains undissolved, illustrating the principle of solubility in chromatography.
- The purpose of the detector in chromatography is to quantify and identify the separated components as they elute from the column.
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Test your knowledge on separation techniques such as filtration, distillation, recrystallization, and chromatography. Learn how these methods use physical or chemical differences to separate compounds based on their properties.