Gas Chromatography Quiz

Who discovered chromatography?

• Marie Curie

• Michael Tswett

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

What is the primary purpose of chromatography?

• Creating mixtures

• Measuring temperature

• Separation of components

• Heating substances

Which phase is stationary in chromatography?

• Gas phase

• Liquid phase

• Solid phase

• Mobile phase

What type of chromatography uses a gas as the mobile phase?

• Thin layer chromatography

• Paper chromatography

• Gas chromatography

• Liquid chromatography

What does GLC stand for?

• Gas-Liquid Combination

• Gas-Liquid Control

• Gas-Liquid Chromatography

• Gas-Liquid Calibration

Which of the following is NOT a type of chromatography?

• Gel filtration chromatography

• Thermal chromatography

• Ion exchange chromatography

• Affinity chromatography

What is the main component of the mobile phase in gas chromatography?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the role of the detector in gas chromatography?

• To inject the sample

• To separate components

• To identify and quantify components

• To heat the column

Which gas is commonly used as a carrier gas in gas chromatography?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Argon

What is the purpose of temperature control devices in gas chromatography?

• To cool the sample

• To reduce flow rate

• To increase pressure

• To maintain column temperature for separation