Answer: The retention factor describes the rate at which a compound migrates on a microscopic level.
The retention factor (Value) serves as a simple measurement of the relative binding of the compound of interest under the experimental conditions.
Retention factor values are used in identification purposes;
• Use to determine the affinity of the solute to the solvent
• Greater retention factor means greater affinity of solute to the solvent
Explanation:
Pollution might be the word you are looking for.
Pollution means the introduction of a substance(s) that is harmful to the environment,
