1.8 - Detectors in Liquid Chromatography
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What is the main operation that distinguishes liquid chromatography from gas chromatography?
💡 Hint: Think about the state of the samples used in each method.
Name one common detector used in liquid chromatography.
💡 Hint: Consider what kind of measurements are taken in LC.
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Which detector is typically NOT used in liquid chromatography?
💡 Hint: Consider detectors specifically designed for liquid samples.
True or False: Liquid chromatography can handle samples that are unstable at high temperatures.
💡 Hint: Think regarding the impact of temperature on samples during analysis.
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Describe how you would set up a liquid chromatography experiment to analyze a sample that may contain both heat-sensitive and heat-stable chemicals. What considerations would you take into account?
💡 Hint: Consider the specific requirements for each of the substances in the sample.
Discuss how you would interpret the results from a UV-Vis detector showing two distinct peaks in absorbance at differing wavelengths in the analysis of a sample.
💡 Hint: Remember how absorption spectra can help in identifying chemicals based on their unique fingerprints.
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