Chromatography

Question 1

What is a mobile phase?

Answer 1

When the molecules can move. This is always a liquid or a gas

Question 2

What is the stationary phase?

Answer 2

When the molecules can’t move. This can be a solid or a really thick liquid

Question 3

What is the stationary phase in chromatography?

Answer 3

The chromatography paper

Question 4

What is the mobile phase in chromatography?

Answer 4

The solvent

Question 5

What is the formula for the Rf value?

Answer 5

Rf = distance moved by substance/distance moved by solvent