8.1.4

Paper Chromatography 1

Test yourself on Paper Chromatography 1

Test your knowledge with free interactive questions on Seneca — used by over 10 million students.

Paper Chromatography

In paper chromatography, mixtures of soluble substances are separated. A solvent (mobile phase) is run through the mixture on paper (contains the stationary phase). The substances will move up the paper at different rates. The most soluble substance will move the furthest.

Dip the chromatography paper

Dip the chromatography paper

  • Dip the bottom of the chromatography paper into the solvent.
Solvent movement

Solvent movement

  • The solvent travels up the chromatography paper.
  • As the solvent moves, it picks up and transports the substances being tested up the chromatography paper.
Distance travelled

Distance travelled

  • The components that travel furthest are highly soluble (dissolve easily) in the solvent. They are also minimally attracted to the chromatography paper.
Jump to other topics
1

Atomic Structure

2

Chemical Bonding

3

Quantitative Chemistry

4

Chemical Changes

5

Energy Changes

6

The Rate & Extent of Chemical Change

7

Organic Chemistry

8

Chemical Analysis

9

Chemistry of the Atmosphere

10

Using Resources

Practice questions on Paper Chromatography 1

Can you answer these? Test yourself with free interactive practice on Seneca — used by over 10 million students.

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
Answer all questions on Paper Chromatography 1

Unlock your full potential with Seneca Premium

  • Unlimited access to 10,000+ open-ended exam questions

  • Mini-mock exams based on your study history

  • Unlock 800+ premium courses & e-books

Get started with Seneca Premium