Question

The partition coefficient K in a gas chromatographic experiment can be described by: Cm Cs K = where "Cs" and "Cm" refer to the concentration of solute in stationary and mobile phases respectively. A large value of K implies ___.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

K in chromatography is defined as a partition coefficient. It is an equilibrium constant that determines the measure to which the solutes partition between two phases.

K = Cm/Cs

where Cm is solute concentration in mobile phase

Cs is solute concentration in stationary phase

When K is more, then it implies that the solute concentration in the mobile phase is more in chromatography test.