Practice Chromatography (8.8.5) - Organic chemistry – some Basic Principles and Techniques

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Question 1.
What is chromatography?
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Think about the definition given in class.
Question 2.
What are the two phases in chromatography?
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Recall their definitions.
3Question 3.
What is chromatography primarily used for?
- To separate mixtures
- To combine substances
- To measure temperature
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Consider what the name implies.
4Question 4.
True or False: The stationary phase moves in chromatography.
- True
- False
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Recall the definitions of stationary and mobile phases.
Question 5.
You have a mixture of red and blue dyes. Explain how you could use chromatography to separate these dyes, detailing each step.
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Think carefully about how the solvent helps in the separation.
Question 6.
Identify potential challenges in using chromatography to separate closely related compounds, such as two similar amino acids.
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Consider factors affecting adsorption strength.

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