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Why does blotting paper absorb ink?

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Due to Capillary Action.

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Why does a drop of ink spread over a blotting paper?

The reason a drop of ink will spread over blotting paper capillary action.


Is blotting paper and end papers the same materials?

Certainly not. Blotting paper is thick and very soft, so that it will absorb ink. End papers are hard paper used in bookbinding.


When ink flows from a fountain pen we use blotting paper remove excess of ink on the paper. why.?

Blotting helps to dry the ink faster, and the paper can be folded or turned over without smudging the writing.


When ink flows from a fountain pen we use blotting paper to remove excess of ink on the paper. Why?

Blotting helps to dry the ink faster, and the paper can be folded or turned over without smudging the writing.


Is there a replacement for blotting paper?

A blotting paper is used to absorb excess oil from your skin.


A drop of ink spreads on a blotting paper?

may be because the paper isn't of good quality


What word means to soak up ink?

Blot, you use blotting paper to soak up excess ink.


Why a drop of ink spreads on paper?

It has to do with the difference in affinity between the dyes that make up the ink or food coloring and the blotting paper compared to the solvent. This is paper chromatography. The dyes are carried along by the solvent (water) but is attracted to the substrate (the blotting paper). Some inks travel faster than others.


What is the meaning of the term blotted out?

As in blotted out the sun?to block, cover, eclipse, engulf. The term dates from quill pens. Blotting out means covering ( a text) with a drop of ink, and then applying a bit of blotting paper to soak up the excess. The result is an ink blot that effectively obscures the text underneath.


What happens as white light hits black ink on a piece of white paper?

The light is absorbed by the black ink and reflected by the white paper surrounding the ink. That is why you can see the ink clearly.


How do you get black ink out of just washed and still wet blue jeans?

To remove black ink from just washed and still wet blue jeans, you can start by blotting the affected area with a clean cloth or paper towel to absorb as much ink as possible. Then apply some rubbing alcohol or stain remover directly onto the stain and gently rub it in. Rinse with cold water and repeat if necessary. Finally, launder the jeans as usual.


Where could you buy a blotting paper in the Philippines?

Watsons