Module 3d: Chromatography Flashcards

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Refers to the group of techniques used to separate complex mixtures on the basis of different physical and chemical interactions between the compounds and the stationary phase.

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Chromatography

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Four basic components in any chromatographic technique:

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  1. stationary phase
  2. mobile phase
  3. column
  4. eluate
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3
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Component that carries the complex mixture (sample)

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mobile phase

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4
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component which can either be solid or liquid through which the mobile phase flows

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stationary phase

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5
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component that holds the stationary phase

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column

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6
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The separated components

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eluent

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7
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5 separation mechanisms of chromatography

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  1. ion-exchange
  2. partition
  3. adsorption
  4. size exclusion
  5. affinity mechanisms
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8
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Separation mechanism that is based on the differences or magnitude of their ionic charge.

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ion-exchange chromatography

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9
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An exchangable ion found in close proximity with the fixed charge to maintain electrochemical neutrality.

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counterion

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10
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Ion exchange chromatography used primarily for strongly acidic groups

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Cation-exchange particles

acids have high H+ that can exchange with negatively charged stationary phase

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11
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Ion exchange chromatography used primarily for strongly basic quarternary amines with positive charges.

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anion exchange packings

basic solutions have less H+ and adhere to negatively charged stationary phase

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12
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Chromatography involving separation of solutes based on their differential distribution of between two immiscible liquids

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partition chromatography

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partition chromatography separates solutes based on

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the difference in solubility of the solute molecules between the stationary and mobile phase

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14
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Partition chromatography is classified into

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gas liquid chromatography

liquid liquid chromatography

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15
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Liquid liquid chromatography is further classified into:

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normal phase

reverse phase

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16
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Normal phase LLC has

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stationary - polar

mobile - non- polar

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17
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Reverse phase LLC has

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stationary - non polar

mobile - polar

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18
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Version of partition chromatography wherein analytes elute in order of increasing polarity

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hydrophilic interaction chromatography

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19
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Separation technique based on the differences between the adsorption and desorption of solutes at the surface of a solid.

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Adsorptiom chromatography

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20
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adsorption chromatography is also known as

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liquid- solid chromatography

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21
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In adsorption chromatography, the molecules that are most soluble in the mobile phase move the ___________

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fastest

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22
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Separation method based on the molecular sizes and shape

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Size exclusion/ steric exclusion chromatography

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23
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In size exclusion chromatography, the molecules that remain entirely in the mobile phase are large or small??

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large

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24
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Process where hydrophilic gel isused in separation of enzymes, antibodies and proteins.

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Gel filtration

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25
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example of hydrophilic gels

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dextran

agarose

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26
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Process where hydrophobic gel is used to separate triglycerides and fatty acids

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Gel permeation

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27
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example of hydrophobic gels

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sephadex

28
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separation method that uses the the unique and specific biological interaction of the analyte and ligand

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affinity chromatography

29
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Two forms of chromatography

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planar

column

30
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two types of planar chromatography

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  1. paper chromatography (PC)

2. thin layer chromatography (TLC)

31
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type of paper commonly used in paper chromatography

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Whatman paper

32
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separation mechanism in paper chromatography

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normal phase partition

non polar mobile phase, polar stationary phase

33
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Applications of papaer chromatography

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fractionation of sugar and amino acid

34
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Thinl layer chromatography setup is consist of

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thin layer of silica gel coated on glass plate

35
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separation method of thin layer chromatography

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Any mode depending on the sorbent or thin layer and solvent applied

36
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Migration of solutes in PC and TLC is expressed as

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Retention Factor (Rf) value

solute migration/ solvent migration

37
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Two categories of column chromatography

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gas chromatography

liquid chromatography

38
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Column chromatography which usually provides higher resolution due to much longer columns and higher linear flow rate

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Gas chromatography

39
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Column chromatography of choice for volatile components, including analytes of lower molecular weight.

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gas chromtography

40
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column chromatography usually used for larger molecules like peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, and large polymers.

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liquid chromatography

41
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Setup of Gas chromatography

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mobile phase: gas

statiomary phase: nonvolatile liquid bonded to the surface of capillary

42
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examples of carrier gases (typically inert)

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N, He, Ar

43
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In gas chromatography, molecules that are ______ spend more time in the gas phase

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more volatile with higher pressure

44
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two types of gas chromatography

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Gas solid chromatography

gas liquid chromatography

45
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Basic components of a gas chromatograph

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  1. carrier gas with flow controller
  2. injector or inlet
  3. chromatographic column
  4. column oven
  5. detector
  6. computer
46
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Two types of chromatographic column in gas chromatograph

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packed column

capillary column

47
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These columns can be filled with uncoated support particles.

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packed column

48
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carrier gas most usually used for packed columns

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nitrogen

49
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Chromatographic column which whose fused silica tubular columns are wall-coated with a thin film of liquid phase. They are very efficient but have low sample capacities.

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Capillary column

50
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carrier gas usually used for capillary column

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high purity hydrogen or helium

51
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Most commonly used detector for gas chromatography clinical analysis because of its simplicity, reliability, versatility, sensitivity and ease of operation.

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flame ionization detector

52
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Column chromatography that is based on the distribution of solutes between a liquid mobile phase and a stationary phase

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liquid chromatography

53
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most widely used form of LC where particles of small diameter are employed as the stationary phase support

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High performance liquid chromatography

54
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Basic components of a liquid chromatograph

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  1. solvent reservoir
  2. pumps
  3. injector
  4. chromatographic column
  5. column oven
  6. online detector
  7. computer
55
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Identify type of chromatography:

Important tool for monitoring drugs and their metabolites.

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LC

56
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Identify type of chromatography:

Identify and quantify such drugs as alcohol, used in forensics to compare fibers found on a victim

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GC

57
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Identify type of chromatography:
Detecting pesticide or insecticide residues in food, also used in forensics to analyze the
dye composition of fibers

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TLC

58
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Identify type of chromatography:

Separating amino acids and anions, RNA, fingerprinting, separating and testing histamines, antibiotics

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PC

59
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Used to analyze metal ions and organic compounds in solutions using liquids which
may incorporate hydrophilic, insoluble molecules.

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LC

60
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Used to analyze volatile gases where Helium is used to move the gaseous mixture through a
column of absorbent material

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GC

61
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Simple and rapid method to check the purity of the organic compound using an absorbent material on flat glass plates

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TLC

62
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Most common type of chromatography which uses capillary action to pull the solutes up

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PC

63
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Considered as the gold standard for drug testing

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GC- MS

64
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Used for xenobiotics, anabolic steroids and pesticides.

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GC-MS

65
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Drugs are detected through the presence of

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decomposition fragments

66
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Has great potential for measuring low-level and mixed-polarity analytes such as vitamin D, testosterone, and immunosuppressant drugs

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LC- MS