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What is the purpose of the stationary phase in column chromatography?
What is the purpose of the stationary phase in column chromatography?
- To support the stationary phase using an inert backing
- To monitor the progress of a reaction
- To carry the sample through the silica powder
- To separate the components of a mixture (correct)
In column chromatography, what is the role of the mobile phase?
In column chromatography, what is the role of the mobile phase?
- To fill the column with silica powder
- To carry the sample through the silica powder (correct)
- To monitor the progress of a reaction
- To obtain well-defined, well-separated spots
What is the main goal of Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)?
What is the main goal of Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)?
- To obtain well-defined, well-separated spots (correct)
- To monitor the progress of a reaction
- To separate the components of a mixture
- To purify small amounts of a compound
What is the purpose of pouring solvent into the top of the column in column chromatography?
What is the purpose of pouring solvent into the top of the column in column chromatography?
Why is Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) considered an analytical tool widely used?
Why is Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) considered an analytical tool widely used?
What determines the speed at which a compound migrates in TLC?
What determines the speed at which a compound migrates in TLC?
What is the main function of the mobile phase in chromatography?
What is the main function of the mobile phase in chromatography?
In column chromatography, how does the separation of components occur?
In column chromatography, how does the separation of components occur?
What type of phase mainly remains fixed and does not move in chromatography?
What type of phase mainly remains fixed and does not move in chromatography?
Which type of chromatography technique commonly uses a liquid mobile phase?
Which type of chromatography technique commonly uses a liquid mobile phase?
How can you distinguish between the stationary and mobile phases in chromatography?
How can you distinguish between the stationary and mobile phases in chromatography?
What is the key factor driving separation in chromatographic techniques?
What is the key factor driving separation in chromatographic techniques?
What is the role of the mobile phase in column chromatography?
What is the role of the mobile phase in column chromatography?
Which of the following characteristics should the stationary phase possess in column chromatography?
Which of the following characteristics should the stationary phase possess in column chromatography?
What is the primary function of the eluting agent in column chromatography?
What is the primary function of the eluting agent in column chromatography?
In thin layer chromatography (TLC), what is analogous to the stationary phase in column chromatography?
In thin layer chromatography (TLC), what is analogous to the stationary phase in column chromatography?
What role does the mobile phase play in thin layer chromatography (TLC)?
What role does the mobile phase play in thin layer chromatography (TLC)?
Which feature distinguishes column chromatography from other separation techniques?
Which feature distinguishes column chromatography from other separation techniques?