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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Chromatography Experiment

Aim: To separate colours by using the process of chromatography.


Definition: A technique for separating the different parts of a mixture / solid using liquid.


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Rainbow paper

Materials;

1. chromatography paper.
2. pencil.
3. water base coloured pens.
4. ruler.
5. water.
6. cup.

Process:

Step 1: Get a piece of chromatography paper.
Step 2: rule 1 mm at the bottom and 2 mm at the top.
Step 3: put small dots on the 1 mm line.
Step 4: fold at 2 mm line.
Step 5: put water in cup.
Step 6: put the folded piece of paper in the cup, make sure the dots are in but just a little bit.
Step 7: watch the colours change and rise.

Findings: I found that the colour rises and changes colours into the colours it was formed with 

1 comment:

  1. Kia ora Cody!

    Your materials and process look solid but you are missing your findings. Please add these in :) We are keen to hear about what worked or didn't work with your experiment!

    - Miss Birtch

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