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PAPER CHROMATOGRAPHY

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  • In chromatography, where should the ink spot be placed?
    Above the level of the solvent.
  • What can scientists use paper chromatography for in real life?
    To identify substances, like checking food colors or testing inks.
  • What is the purpose of the solvent in paper chromatography?
    The solvent helps to carry the ink or dye up the paper.
  • Why does the ink separate into different colors on the chromatography paper?
    Because the dyes in the ink have different solubilities and travel at different speeds through the paper.
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