Paper chromatography

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Why do we use paper chromatography in food?
to identify the additives or artificial colours added to it.
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Why do we use pencil instead of pen for the baseline on the filter paper?
because the ink will be separated by the chromatography solvent.
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Why do we make sure to baseline is kept above the solvent?
So the baseline is not carried up the filter paper along with the dye/colouring.
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Why do we put on a lid during this experiment?
to prevent evaporation
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You can use known samples alongside an unknown sample to identify the dyes that the unknown sample contains. True or False?
True
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Card 2

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Why do we use pencil instead of pen for the baseline on the filter paper?

Back

because the ink will be separated by the chromatography solvent.

Card 3

Front

Why do we make sure to baseline is kept above the solvent?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Why do we put on a lid during this experiment?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

You can use known samples alongside an unknown sample to identify the dyes that the unknown sample contains. True or False?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

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