1.8 - Understanding Adsorption and Desorption
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Practice Questions
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What process describes the sticking of analytes to a solid surface?
💡 Hint: Think about how things stick to surfaces.
What term is used to describe the fluid that moves through a chromatography system?
💡 Hint: It’s the phase that carries the sample.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What process involves the release of compounds from a solid to a liquid phase?
💡 Hint: It’s the opposite of the process where compounds stick.
True or False: Higher relative affinity leads to faster elution in chromatography.
💡 Hint: Think about how strong attraction affects speed.
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Challenge Problems
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You have a mixture of compounds A and B, where A has a high affinity for the stationary phase and B has a low affinity. Propose a strategy to optimize the chromatography process for better separation.
💡 Hint: Consider how changing conditions can affect interaction.
A chromatogram shows overlapping peaks for two compounds. Discuss how you would address this issue in practice.
💡 Hint: Think about how modifying inputs can yield clearer outcomes.
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