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Rf values are distance of substance from origin divided by distance of solvent front from origin. As the substance travels with the solvent, the solvent will always have a greater or equal value to the distance travelled by substance. This means the highest value of Rf is 1.

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Is it possible to have a Rf value greater than 1?

No, it's not possible to have an RF value greater than one. Rf values are a ratio of the distance a spot has traveled to the total distance of the solvent front. Since the distance of the front is always greater than the distance of a spot, the Rf value is always less than 1.


What does a frequency of recombination of 50 percent indicate?

A recombination frequency is a measure of how likely it is that two genes are linked. It will also tell how likely it is that a crossing over event will occur between those two genes. Thus, for an RF=50% it is random as to whether or not the genes will be inherited together or whether crossing over will separate them (i.e. they independently assort). Traditionally, following Mendel's Second Law (that alleles of genes independently assort), an RF=50% means that the two genes are on different chromosomes; a slightly more complicated corollary is that the two genes need not be on different chromosomes but may be on the same chromosome just very far apart from each other. Thus, the smaller the RF (maximum RF is 50%), the more likely it is that two genes are linked.


what are the following processes releases energy to be used by a cell?

Chemical reactions that release energy are called exergonic. Cellular processes that release energy are called catabolic, or catabolism. {I remember this by thinking 'What does a cat do with its claws to your furniture - it breaks things down.' Also, anabolic steroids are for 'building up'.} The main energy producing catabolic reactions occur using Respiration that releases usable biochemical energy in the form of Atp.


Do all leaves extracts contain the same pigments?

Yes, all leaves contain the same pigments but they contain it at different concentrations. Like in the summer all leaves are green (they all contain chlorophyll) and in the autumn, almost all leaves turn brown, orange, or yellow (contain carotenes, lutein, or xanthophylls). These are only seen when the chlorophyll breaks down like in the autumn, but they are not seen when the chlorophyll comes back like in the spring and summer.


Can you touch fire?

Technically, you cannot touch fire because fire is a chemical reaction that emits heat and light. When you reach out to touch a flame, you are actually feeling the heat energy being transferred to your skin. The intense heat can cause burns and damage to your skin, so it is not safe to touch fire directly.

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If two samples have identical Rf values does this mean that they are necessarily identical molecules Explain?

No. The molecules MAY (and probably are if you are presented with this situation in school/college lab courses) be identical but just the Rf values is not enough information to determine, you must conduct additional tests. Two different molecules can have the same Rf value.Compound A will always have an Rf of X in solvent M. Compound B will always have and Rf of Y in solvent M. But, Rf X can be equivalent to Rf Y without compounds A and B being identical.


What does it mean when the Rf value is less then 0?

When the Rf value is zero, it generally refers to the position of the substance in the chromatogram. This means it did not move of that origin point.


Why can't an RF value of more than 1 be calculated?

An RF (retention factor) value greater than 1 cannot be calculated because it represents the ratio of the distance traveled by a compound to the distance traveled by the solvent front on a chromatography plate. If a compound travels further than the solvent front, it suggests that the compound has not interacted properly with the stationary phase, which is not a valid scenario in chromatography. Therefore, RF values are always between 0 and 1, indicating that the compound can only travel a distance equal to or less than the solvent front.


Is it possible to have a Rf value greater than 1?

No, it's not possible to have an RF value greater than one. Rf values are a ratio of the distance a spot has traveled to the total distance of the solvent front. Since the distance of the front is always greater than the distance of a spot, the Rf value is always less than 1.


Difference Rf values for monosaccarides and disaccharides?

Monosaccharides generally have lower Rf values compared to disaccharides because they are smaller molecules and tend to move less on the chromatography paper. Disaccharides are larger molecules composed of two monosaccharide units, so they tend to have higher Rf values due to their increased size.


Why are Rf values used?

Rf values are used mainly for simplicity. These values are generally easier to use to obtain percentages between a couple objects instead of using values that are already established.


How would you expect Rf values to change if you went from hexane-ethyl acetate solvent system to ethyl acetate only?

If you switch from a hexane-ethyl acetate solvent system to ethyl acetate only, you would expect the Rf values to decrease. Ethyl acetate is a more polar solvent than hexane, so compounds will interact more with the solvent and have shorter distances of travel on the TLC plate, resulting in lower Rf values.


Can 2 substances with different Rf values still be similar?

Yes, two substances with different Rf values can still be similar. Differences in Rf values can be due to various factors, such as the polarity of the compound or the composition of the stationary phase. Therefore, substances with different Rf values can still share similar chemical structures or functional groups.


How are Rf values used in real life?

Rf values can be used to identify the type of drugs that had been taken by those who went through drug overdose.


What are the significance of values?

Rf Values determine the solubility of a substance with respect to a certain solvent.


Arrange the following compounds in order of increasing Rf values in TLC Anthracene benzil tryphenylmethanol?

The order of increasing RF values in TLC is Benzil, methanol anthracene and tryphenyl.


What is the value of a Reggie Jackson 1988 Score RF baseball card?

Less than 30 cents.