2.6 - Velocity and Flow Rate
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What does a higher partition constant indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about the interaction of analytes with the stationary phase.
Define flow rate in chromatography.
💡 Hint: Remember, it affects how quickly we can analyze samples.
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What does a higher partition constant (K) indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider how K defines the relationship between phases.
True or False: Increasing flow rate always improves separation quality.
💡 Hint: Think about trade-offs in chromatography.
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Design a chromatography experiment to analyze a mixture of alkanes with varying boiling points. Discuss which parameters you would control.
💡 Hint: Factor in how boiling point relates to retention time in chromatography.
Given a set of 100 analytes, how would you determine the optimal temperature and flow rate to analyze them in one run?
💡 Hint: Think about how to categorize the analytes for effective testing.
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