Thin Layer Chromatography Quiz
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What is the principle on which chromatography works?

  • Difference in boiling points of compounds
  • Difference in color of compounds
  • Difference in molecular weights of compounds
  • Difference in solubilities and adsorption of compounds to two phases (correct)
  • What is the solvent generally used in Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)?

  • Organic liquid such as alcohol or ether (correct)
  • Inorganic liquid such as sulfuric acid
  • Water
  • Acetone
  • What does adsorption refer to in chromatography?

  • Evaporation of components from the stationary phase
  • Adherence of components to the surface of the stationary phase (correct)
  • Evaporation of components from the moving phase
  • Adherence of components to the surface of the moving phase
  • Which substance is commonly used as the stationary phase in chromatography?

    <p>Silica gel (SiO2 x H2O)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the amount that components adhere to the stationary phase in chromatography?

    <p>The 'polar' nature of the molecule or its localized charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chromatography Principles

    • Chromatography works on the principle of separation of components based on their differences in partitioning between a stationary phase and a mobile phase.

    Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)

    • The solvent generally used in Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) is a volatile organic solvent.

    Chromatography Terminology

    • Adsorption refers to the attraction and retention of molecules on the surface of the stationary phase.

    Stationary Phase

    • Silica gel is a commonly used substance as the stationary phase in chromatography.

    Component Adhesion

    • The amount that components adhere to the stationary phase in chromatography is determined by their intermolecular forces, such as van der Waals' forces and hydrogen bonding.

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