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.

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