4.1 - Flame Ionization Detector (FID)
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary compound detected by an FID?
💡 Hint: Think of what organic compounds are mainly composed of.
Define retention time in the context of gas chromatography.
💡 Hint: It is a vital time measurement in chromatography.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of compounds does the FID detect?
💡 Hint: Focus on organic chemistry.
True or False: The FID can differentiate between different types of hydrocarbons.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of the detector.
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Challenge Problems
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You are analyzing a mixture of hydrocarbons using an FID. The chromatogram shows overlapping peaks. Describe the steps to determine the individual components.
💡 Hint: Consider adjustments you can make to improve separation in gas chromatography.
Discuss how the choice of carrier gas might impact the performance of the FID in detecting hydrocarbons.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how combustion properties of different gases might affect detection.
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