Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Chromatography

Chromatography — practice question

Chromatography is used to separate and analyse mixtures of soluble substances. The first steps in the method are given: place the sample on the baseline; allow the chromatogram to develop in solvent. What is the next stage in the process for detecting soluble colourless substances?

  • Acalculate the $R_f$ values
  • Bcompare the results with known substances
  • Ccount the number of spots
  • Duse a suitable locating agent

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