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Chromatography answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Chromatography. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science.

Answer explanations

Question 1 of 6

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Paper 3 structured question: Chromatography

Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

Description

Ink Chromatography

A student performed paper chromatography on a black ink mixture. They spotted the ink on chromatography paper and placed it in water as the solvent. After some time, they observed several distinct colored spots on the paper.

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    Explain the process of paper chromatography as demonstrated in the experiment.

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