unit 1B chromatography Flashcards
1
Q
what is paper chromography ?
A
it is used to separate mixtures of soluble substance
2
Q
what is the mobile phase in this experiment ?
A
solvent
3
Q
what is the secondary phase in the experiment ?
A
the paper
4
Q
what is paper chromatogram used for?
A
identify substances by comparing them with known substances.
5
Q
what is the RF value?
A
RF value = distacne travelled by the substance / distance travelled by the solvent