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Paper Chromatography
On the 17th day of September in the year 2019, we had our first laboratory experiment
at the University of Saint Louis Senior High School Chemistry laboratory. The experimentation
that we have done was all about Paper Chromatography- a way used for examining and
separating the mixtures of particular chemical substances. Its purpose was mainly to show the
flow of the solvent which we made used of an ethyl alcohol in making a reaction with the colored
pigments drawn in a specific starting point in a medium called a filter paper.
To sum up the experiment that we have done, it is indeed proven that paper
chromatography was the best tool for separating and comparing chemical mixtures of
substances. For example, it showed that black ink could be separated into various colors
through conducting paper chromatography. The colors of the inks separated the way they did
because of the differences in their molecular characteristics, specifically their solubility in the
ethyl alcohol that acts as the solvent. We also observed that the least soluble ink color was the
blue pigment. It allows us to identify the hidden properties of the pigments that are not visible to
our naked eye. All in all, we had a great time doing this fun experiment as it leaves us another
important lesson that we will be staying with us for a lifetime.
Documentation
Filter paper was measured precisely to Four pigments were drawn in the
fit inside the beaker. starting point of the filter paper.
Ethyl alcohol was placed in the beaker Answering the activity questions and
followed by the filter paper. observing the changes in the filter paper
exposed to ethyl alcohol.
Chromatogram Paper
After a several minutes of exposure to ethyl alcohol, this is the result. A single colored pigment
coming from two or more colored chemicals.
Prepared by:
Caitlin Viernes
Member 6
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