Chemistry A-Level
Rf calculation and identification
What Rf calculation and identification means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Rf calculation and identification
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The retention factor is the distance travelled by the component divided by the distance travelled by the solvent front, and it is compared with known values to identify components.
Topics that use Rf calculation and identification
- Use of apparatus and techniques (OCR A-Level)
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