1.1 - Area Under the Peak
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Practice Questions
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What does the area under a peak represent in chromatography?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between area and amount.
Is calibration necessary while analyzing chromatograms?
💡 Hint: Consider why we measure concentration.
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What does the area under the peak in a chromatogram indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider what goes into calculating this area.
True or False: SCAN and SIM modes yield the same level of sensitivity.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the focus each mode holds.
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You have a chromatogram where one compound’s peak is significantly smaller than others. How would you approach identifying it accurately?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between sensitivity and overall analysis.
Describe a method to mitigate the impact of overlapping peaks in a chromatogram analysis you encounter regularly.
💡 Hint: Think about methods to improve peak resolution.
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