2.2 - Temperature Adjustment
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the partition constant K when temperature is increased?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature influences retention.
Define retention time in chromatography.
💡 Hint: What is measured from the injection to detection?
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What effect does higher temperature have on the partition constant?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between temperature and molecular interaction.
True or false: Adjusting temperature can lead to better separation in chromatography.
💡 Hint: Think about the flexibility of temperature control.
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A chromatographer is analyzing a mixture of alcohols and acids. How would they adjust the temperature if they want to maximize separation? Discuss their considerations.
💡 Hint: Think about boiling points and functional group interactions.
Why might a chemist choose to run a temperature gradient profile instead of a constant temperature during an analysis? What are the benefits and drawbacks?
💡 Hint: Consider how different compounds react to temperature changes.
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