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Chromatography Flashcards

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Instead of chromatography paper what does TLC use?

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Instead of chromatography paper, thin-layer chromatography (TLC) uses a fine film of silica or aluminium oxide spread over glass or plastic

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Describe how TLC can assess purity.

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Since a pure substance will show up as only one spot on the chromatogram, TLC can be used to assess the purity of a product prepared in the lab

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Advanced Higher Chemistry: Unit 3 - Researching Chemistry (11 decks)

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