Chromatography Flashcards

(4 cards)

1
Q

What determines how far mixtures separate?

A

Their solublility to the mobile phase or their retention time to the stationary phase.

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2
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How do you indentify colourless chemicals in chromatography?

A

Using UV light

Ninhydrin - amino acids

Iodine vapour

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3
Q

What is TLC?

A

A plate is coated in solid silica or alumina.

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4
Q

How does collum chromatography work?

When to use?

A

Packing collum with absorbent material eg. aluminium oxide.

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