Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Chromatography

Chromatography — practice question

A student wants to identify the dyes in a dye mixture by separating them. The apparatus used by the student is shown below. The student also tests dyes A, B, C and D.
(a)[1]

Name the process that the student uses to separate the mixture of dyes.

(b)[1]

The apparatus shown in the diagram is arranged incorrectly. Explain why.

(c)[1]

Which of the dyes A, B, C and D are found in the mixture of dyes?

(d(i))[1]

Measure the distance from: - the baseline to the solvent front ................. cm - the baseline to the position of A ................. cm.

(d(ii))[1]

Calculate the $R_f$ value for A.

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