1.6.1 - Liquid Chromatography (LC)
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Define liquid chromatography.
💡 Hint: Think of how mixtures are divided into individual chemicals.
What are the two main phases in chromatography?
💡 Hint: One phase stays in place while the other moves.
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What does liquid chromatography primarily do?
💡 Hint: What is chromatography known for primarily doing?
True or False: The stationary phase in liquid chromatography is always liquid.
💡 Hint: Remember, stationary implies it doesn't move.
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Given a sample containing multiple organic compounds, including some with similar properties, describe how you would optimize the liquid chromatography method to achieve better separation.
💡 Hint: Think about how changing aspects of the mobile phase can affect analyte behavior.
You have collected a water sample suspected of containing toxic pollutants. Explain the role of liquid chromatography in your analysis and how you would interpret the results.
💡 Hint: Consider what you would look for in the chromatogram to determine pollutant levels.
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