A Sample of NaNO₃ and K₂SO₄ Is Separated on a Suppressed-Ion

question 11

Multiple Choice

A sample of NaNO₃ and K₂SO₄ is separated on a suppressed-ion anion chromatography column.________________________________________is retained and separated on the separator column.________________________________________is used to elute the analyte from the separator column.____________________ is removed in the suppressor to reduce____________________ and allow for detection of analyte.

• A)Na⁺ and K⁺ HCl NO₃⁻ and SO₄²⁻ Background absorbance
• B)NO₃⁻ and SO₄²⁻ HCl Na⁺ and K⁺ Background conductivity
• C)Na⁺ and K⁺ KOH NO₃⁻ and SO₄²⁻ Background conductivity
• D)NO₃⁻ and SO₄²⁻ KOH Na⁺ and K⁺____________________Background absorbance
• E)None of the above is correct.

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