Paper Chromatography Basics
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Why is a pencil used to draw the baseline and midline on the chromatography paper?

  • To add color to the chromatography paper
  • To make the lines more visible
  • To create a permanent mark on the paper
  • To prevent experimental error in chemical separation (correct)
  • Why is it important to ensure a gap between the ink dot and the solvent?

  • To make the chromatography process faster
  • To ensure the solvent reaches the ink dot quickly
  • To prevent the ink from mixing with the solvent (correct)
  • To add more color to the chromatography paper
  • What is the purpose of taping the other end of the chromatography paper to a pencil?

  • To secure the paper in place (correct)
  • To make the paper curly
  • To add weight to the paper
  • To make the paper more visible
  • How long should the chromatography process take?

    <p>15 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of repeating the experiment with different types of black ink pen/marker?

    <p>To analyze the components of different inks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of paper chromatography?

    <p>To identify an unknown compound by comparing it to known compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stationary phase in paper chromatography?

    <p>The paper before the solvents start to move up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows the solvent to travel up the paper in paper chromatography?

    <p>Capillary action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines how quickly a pigment travels up the paper in paper chromatography?

    <p>The solubility of the pigment in the polar solvent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a polar solvent in paper chromatography?

    <p>To separate the pigments based on their solubility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used as a substitute for chromatography paper in paper chromatography?

    <p>White paper towels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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