WorksheetsLet's test your understanding in TLC
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
TLC stands for...
Tender Love & Care
Thick Layer Chromatography
Thin Layer Chromatography
Thin Liquid Chromatography
In TLC substances are separated because of differences in_______. Tick all that apply.
polarity
molecular size
concentration
electronegativity
The distance travelled by the compound depends on how soluble it is in the chosen solvent.
TRUE
FALSE
The distance travelled by the compound depends on how well it adheres to the plate.
TRUE
FALSE
How to calculate Rf?
Rf = distance travelled by sample / distance travelled by solvent
Rf = distance travelled by solvent / distance travelled by sample
The presence of more than one spot on the TLC plate shows that____
the Rf value is higher than it should be
the solvent used was too dilute
impurities are present
too much solvent was used
