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Chromatography (summer exam) Flashcards

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Chromatography is used to separate mixtures of soluble substances. Simplified Chromatography separates soluble (will dissolve) mixtures. (made up of two different elements that are not chemically bonded)

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Mixtures that are suitable for separation by chromatography include:
inks, dyes and colours in foods.

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LOOK AT THE ACTUAL REVISION SLIDES!! (real) till How does this technique work?

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The solvent moves through the paper, carrying the different substances within the mixture.

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The substance that moves least up the chromatogram is the least soluble.

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The different substances within the mixture have different solubilities.

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As the solvent travels up the chromatography paper, the substances travel different distances depending on their solubility.

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The more soluble the substance, the further it travels.

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Analysing chromatograms
One spot in a vertical line – substance is pure/made from only one colour

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More than one spot in a vertical line – substance is a mixture/contains a certain number of colours.

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If spots match horizontally on a chromatogram both substance, contain the same substance.

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If spots do not match horizontally on a chromatogram, they contain an unknown substance.

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Sample does not move from start line – the sample is insoluble in the solvent. Solvent needs to change.

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The substance that moves furthest up the chromatogram is the most soluble.

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The substance that moves least up the chromatogram is the least soluble.

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LOOK AT THE ACTUAL REVISION SLIDES!! (real) till Identifying errors from chromatograms (common errors in questions)

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Common mistakes and the problem includes:
Mistake – start line drawn in ink.
Problem – start line dissolves.

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Mistake – solvent level above the start line
Problem – samples will dissolve.

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Mistake – wrong solvent used (depends on question).
Problem – Samples insoluble/will not dissolve in the solvent used.

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Mistake – no lid placed on top.
Problem – solvent will evaporate.

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LOOK AT THE ACTUAL REVISION SLIDES!! (real) till Earth’s structure

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