paper chromatography Flashcards
1
Q
what is chromatography?
A
chromatography is a method used to seperate the substances in a mixture
2
Q
what is the mobile phase?
A
Where the molecules can move. This is the solvent
3
Q
what is the stationary phase?
A
where the molecules can’t move. This is the paper
4
Q
what is distribution?
A
The amount of time a chemical spends dissolved in the solvent or stuck on the paper
5
Q
what happens when a chemical is more soluble?
A
The more soluble a chemical is the more time it spends dissolved in the solvent
