Explore topic-wise MCQs in Analytical Instrumentation.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Analytical Instrumentation knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Given below is the diagram of ‘Process of chromatographic column’. Identify the unmarked component in the process.

A. Reservoir
B. Collection tank
C. Microprocessor
D. Detector
Answer» E.
2.

In older analytical methods, which of the following methods were used to allow movement of the mobile phase?

A. Pumps
B. Pressure
C. Gravity
D. Blowing air into the column
Answer» D. Blowing air into the column
3.

Using Chromatogram as detector in Chromatography, a graph is obtained between ____________ and time.

A. Quantity
B. Density
C. Concentration
D. Specific gravity
Answer» D. Specific gravity
4.

Given below is a diagram of separation of two components of a mixture in a chromatographic column. From the diagram, infer which component has lesser affinity to the stationary phase.

A. W
B. X
C. Y
D. Z
Answer» D. Z
5.

What happens during the ‘elution from the column’ phase in chromatography?

A. Components with greatest affinity elute first
B. Components with least affinity elute first
C. Components elute in a random manner
D. Components elute according to their concentration in the mixture
Answer» C. Components elute in a random manner
6.

Components with a strong attraction to the support move more slowly than components with weak attraction.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

IN_OLDER_ANALYTICAL_METHODS,_WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_METHODS_WERE_USED_TO_ALLOW_MOVEMENT_OF_MOBILE_PHASE??$

A. Pumps
B. Pressure
C. Gravity
D. Blowing air into the column
Answer» D. Blowing air into the column
8.

Using Chromatogram as detector in Chromatography, a graph is obtained between ____________ and time?

A. Quantity
B. Density
C. Concentration
D. Specific gravity
Answer» D. Specific gravity
9.

The stationary phase could be a viscous liquid coated over a surface of solid particles.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

In chromatogram, the area under the peak can be used to determine which of the following?

A. Components of the sample
B. Amount of component in the sample
C. Column efficiency
D. Column resolution
Answer» C. Column efficiency
11.

In chromatogram, the position of peaks on the time axis can be used to determine which of the following?

A. Components of the sample
B. Amount of component in the sample
C. Column efficiency
D. Column resolution
Answer» B. Amount of component in the sample
12.

What happens during the ‘elution from the column’ phase in chromatography?$

A. Components with greatest affinity elute first
B. Components with least affinity elute first
C. Components elute in a random manner
D. Components elute according to their concentration in the mixture
Answer» C. Components elute in a random manner
13.

Components with strong attraction to the support move more slowly than components with weak attraction.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
14.

Which of the following steps takes place after injection of feed in Column chromatography?

A. Detection of components
B. Separation in the column
C. Elution from the column
D. Collection of eluted component
Answer» C. Elution from the column