Three components in a mixture have varying distribution constants between the mobile phase and the stationary phase. One of the components has a very high distribution constant. Would this component likely elute first or last and how would you design an experiment or modify the components of the separation to make it perform in the opposite manner?
(a) Three components in a mixture have varying distribution constants between the mobile phase and the stationary phase. One of the components has a very high distribution constant. Would this component likely elute first or last and how would you design an experiment or modify the components of the separation to make it perform in the opposite manner?
(b) One way to dramatically increase the sensitivity of a quadrupole mass spectrometer is to use a technique called selected ion monitoring (SIM). Explain how this technique works and why it improves sensitivity. Explain what dwell time means. Be sure to draw a diagram and describe how this analysis scheme works. Also, is there a compromise between a wide range of masses scanned and SIM? Explain in easy details.
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