In electrophoresis, what property of ions primarily determines their movement?

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In electrophoresis, what property of ions primarily determines their movement?
  1. Mass
  2. Charge
  3. Size
  4. Solubility

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In electrophoresis, what property of ions primarily determines their movement?
  • Step 1: Understand that electrophoresis is a technique used to separate ions based on their movement in an electric field.
  • Step 2: Recognize that ions can be positively charged (cations) or negatively charged (anions).
  • Step 3: Know that in an electric field, positively charged ions move towards the negative electrode, called the cathode.
  • Step 4: Realize that the charge of the ions is the main factor that determines their direction and speed of movement during electrophoresis.
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