Practice Capillary Columns - 3.2 | 12. Analysis Methods – Gas Chromatography | Environmental Quality Monitoring & Analysis, - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is a capillary column?

💡 Hint: Think about its size compared to packed columns.

Question 2

Easy

What does the partition constant (K) represent?

💡 Hint: Consider how it affects analyte retention.

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Question 1

What is a capillary column primarily used for in chromatography?

  • To increase pressure drop
  • To improve separation efficiency
  • To reduce column length
  • To decrease analyte retention

💡 Hint: Think about the main functions of a chromatography column.

Question 2

True or False: The partition constant K is unaffected by temperature.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall how temperature can alter K.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain how you would design a chromatographic setup to separate a mixture of hydrocarbons effectively, considering temperature and flow rate adjustments.

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between temperature, flow rate, and retention.

Question 2

How would you address overlapping peaks in a chromatogram from a mixture analysis?

💡 Hint: Look for improvements in your chromatographic conditions.

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