The separation of components in a mixture using TLC relies on the components' differences in solubility and polarity.
Question 2:
If the stationary phase is more polar than the mobile phase, a compound will have a larger Rf value than a compound.
Question 3:
Calculate the Rf value for a compound using the following information.
Distance traveled by the solvent: 5.87 cm
Distance traveled from the baseline to the spot: 2.11 cm
Select one:
a. 2.78
b. 0.359
c. 12.4
d. 3.76
e. 7.98