Chromatography

Chromatography:

• Can be used to separate mixtures of coloured compounds.
• Mixtures that are suitable for separation by chromatography include inks, dyes and colouring agents in food.
• Simple chromatography is carried out on paper.
• A spot of the mixture is placed near the bottom of a piece of chromatography paper and the paper is then placed upright in a suitable solvent, eg water.
• As…