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In this video, we look at how we can use paper chromatography to separate the compounds in a mixture. First we explore how paper chromatography separates mixtures of soluble substances. I show you how to set up the apparatus for paper chromatography and what is meant by the stationary phase and the mobile phase. I then show you how we can tell from the results whether a substance is pure or a mixture of substances. I explain how paper chromatography works in terms of the attraction between a substance and the mobile phase. Finally, I explain why we draw the line on the chromatography paper in pencil and not pen.
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In this video, we look at how we can use paper chromatography to separate the compounds in a mixture. First we explore how paper chromatography separates mixtures of soluble substances. I show you how to set up the apparatus for paper chromatography and what is meant by the stationary phase and the mobile phase. I then show you how we can tell from the results whether a substance is pure or a mixture of substances. I explain how paper chromatography works in terms of the attraction between a substance and the mobile phase. Finally, I explain why we draw the line on the chromatography paper in pencil and not pen.
This video is based on the AQA spec. This video may be appropriate for iGCSE / O Level Chemistry. Please consult your specification. The Amazon link above is an affiliate link. This provides a small commission which helps to support freesciencelessons. The cost remains the same to you. If you prefer not to use this, you can search Amazon for the Freesciencelessons workbooks.
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Coloured pens By RRRST (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
