SC-876
Chromatography
Lower Sec Science · Secondary 1 · Hard · Chromatography
A student draws the starting line for a paper chromatography experiment using a blue ink pen instead of a pencil. The solvent used can dissolve the ink.
What is the most likely effect on the chromatogram?
What is the most likely effect on the chromatogram?
- The solvent will not move up the paper at all.
- The sample spots will move downwards instead of upwards.
- Extra ink spots will appear and may mix with the sample spots.
- The separation of the sample will be faster but unchanged in pattern.
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