1.7.2 - Stationary Phase and Mobile Phase
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What are the two main phases in chromatography?
💡 Hint: Think about which phase moves and which does not.
What is the role of the mobile phase?
💡 Hint: Remember, it is the fluid phase.
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What is the stationary phase in chromatography?
💡 Hint: Think about what part of the setup remains fixed.
True or False? The mobile phase can be a solid substance.
💡 Hint: What other phase do we associate with stationary?
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You have a mixture of 3 analytes with different affinities for the stationary phase. Explain how you would set up your chromatography process to achieve optimal separation.
💡 Hint: Think of varying the strength of the mobile phase.
A chromatogram shows overlapping peaks for two analytes. What strategies could you employ to resolve their separation?
💡 Hint: Consider factors that influence peak separation.
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