chromatography Flashcards
1
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paper chromatography
A
a method for separating dissolved substances.It is most useful when separating substances that are colored to separate the different inks.
2
Q
what is chromatography used for
A
to separate more than one dissolved substance
3
Q
why don’t you use pen to draw the line
A
the pen will dissolve in the water
4
Q
stationary phase
A
where the ink is still dry on the paper and molecules aren’t moving
5
Q
mobile phase
A
when the ink begins to move