3.1 - Packed Columns
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of a packed column in gas chromatography?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of the stationary phase.
Explain what a partition constant (K) signifies.
💡 Hint: Remember, higher K means more retention in the column.
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What is the primary function of a packed column?
💡 Hint: Think about what chromatography aims to achieve.
True or False: Increasing the temperature in gas chromatography always increases retention time.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of heat on molecules.
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Design a detailed chromatography system using both packed and capillary columns for analyzing a complex environmental sample. Explain your rationale for the selected components, specifically addressing potential challenges and solutions you foresee.
💡 Hint: Think about how each component impacts overall performance.
If you were to scale down your chromatography analysis to reduce costs, what factors would you prioritize to maintain optimal separation? Discuss the trade-offs.
💡 Hint: Evaluate how smaller-scale setups might change your original equilibrium.
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