Paper Chromatography

Question 1

What’s paper chromatography

Answer 1

Use to identify food colouring

Question 2

What are the step-by-step rules of paper chromatography

Answer 2

Strip of paper

Pencil line across the strip of paper

Put substance on the strip of paper

Then put a strip of paper in the beaker with solvent

Place the lid

At the end of the experiment the colours will separate out

Question 3

Why do we put the lid on the beaker for paper chromatography

Answer 3

To prevent Evaporation