Practice Retention Time as a Characteristic - 5.2 | 12. Analysis Methods – Gas Chromatography | Environmental Quality Monitoring & Analysis, - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is retention time in chromatography?

💡 Hint: It’s related to detection.

Question 2

Easy

How does increasing temperature affect K?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between temperature and retention.

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Question 1

What does a higher partition constant (K) indicate?

  • Faster elution
  • Greater retention
  • No effect on retention

💡 Hint: Think about retention time.

Question 2

True or False: Retention time can vary based on the temperature of the mobile phase.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of temperature.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how different types of analytes in a mixture can affect the choice of stationary phase and the expected retention times.

💡 Hint: Consider polarity of the analytes.

Question 2

Given a scenario where you have a known mixture containing different hydrocarbons, outline a suitable chromatography procedure including temperature and flow rate strategies.

💡 Hint: Think strategically about temperature adjustments.

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