1.1 - Monitoring and Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What is the mobile phase in gas chromatography?
💡 Hint: Think about what moves through the chromatography system.
What does the partition constant (K) indicate?
💡 Hint: Recall how compounds behave in the column.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What role does the mobile phase play in gas chromatography?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of the mobile phase.
Is higher retention time always better in chromatography? (True/False)
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs in analysis time versus separation quality.
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Challenge Problems
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A sample of unknown hydrocarbons is injected into a gas chromatograph. Explain how you would use retention time to identify individual components in the mixture.
💡 Hint: Think about how standards help confirm identities.
You notice that increasing flow rate in your gas chromatography setup decreases your separation quality. Discuss why this occurs and offer potential adjustments.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the balance between speed and quality.
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