Paper Chromatography

Question 1

what’s separated in paper chromatography

Answer 1

mixtures of soluble substances

Question 2

what does it mean when a component travels the furthest

Answer 2

it means that the component is highly soluble in the solvent

they are also minimally attracted to the chromatography paper

Question 3

what type of phase is a solvent

Answer 3

its a mobile phase

Question 4

what type of phase is the chromatography paper

Answer 4

Stationary phase

Question 5

what does chromatography produce

Answer 5

Chromatography produces chromatograms

Question 6

whats the equation for Rf value

Answer 6

Rf = Distance travelled by substance / distanced travelled by solvent

Question 7

what are the 3 things that describe a reference substance

Answer 7

1) Used in chromatography
2) Can provide indication of substance present
3) Pure sample

Question 8

What can we say if the Rf values of a reference and a spot match in all solvents?

Answer 8

its very likely that the mixture contains the reference compound

Question 9

whats the apparatus required for paper chromatography

Answer 9

1) Chromatography paper
2) Beaker
3) Solvent