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Why would you use thin layer chromatography ? |
To assess product purity |
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Difference between TLC to paper chromatography |
TLC uses a fine film of silica or aluminium oxide spread over glass or plastic |
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What can the melting point of a compound be used for |
To confirm it's identity |
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What can determination of the melting point give an indication of |
The purity of a compound, as the presence of impurities lowers the melting point and broadens its melting temperature range |
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What technique can be used to identify a solid and why |
Mixed melting point determination - as impurities lower the melting point range |
