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chromatography is basically a technique used for the separation of different components.... plant pigment consist of different components..... the sample is taken nd spotted over a chromatography paper..... nd den it is kept in suitable solvent to get separated...... different components travel different distance on chromatogram.... dis is how v cn use chromatography to study plant pigments...

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Will water extract pigment in a chromatography?

Yes, water can extract pigment during chromatography. This technique uses a solvent to separate and analyze mixtures, and water is often used as the solvent for certain types of pigments. Water's polarity can help separate different pigments based on their solubility and interactions with the paper or gel used in chromatography.


What pigment is most soluble?

assuming you used an ether based chromatography solution it will be the pigment that is at the top of the chromatography paper


What can chromatography be used for?

The uses of chromatography are important in checking the purity of oils extracted from plants, which are often used in the medicine industry. It shows all the different colours of chemicals in the mixture can be used to compare the elements of two mixtures.


How is paper chromatography used in everyday life?

it can be used in everyday life by liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, thin-layer chromatographyand paper chromatography.


How is chromatography related to photosynthesis?

The process of chromatography relates to the overall process of photosynthesis because photosynthesis is the source of food for plants. Plants use sunlight, CO2 and water to make energy in the form of glucose. The role of pigments in this is that pigments help to create energy in plants by absorbing sunlight. Pigments can absorb or reflect certain light waves according to their specific wavelengths which can be determined by the colour of the pigment. Different colours of pigments have different corresponding wavelengths. The pigment, chlorophyll, found in most plants is the one most associated with photosynthesis. This pigment reflects green wavelength because they provide less energy and reflects it for us to view the plant as green. An example of this would be spinach. This green plant contains multiple pigments. It contains chlorophyll which reflects green light and also contains multiple other pigments which pass through the leaf to be used in photosynthesis. Particularly intense reflection increases the colour of the plant and since green plants contain an abundance of chlorophyll to reflect as much green light as possible, we see spinach as a dark green plant.

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What is a gren plant pigment used in photosynthesis?

Chlorophyll is that pigment.


Will water extract pigment in a chromatography?

Yes, water can extract pigment during chromatography. This technique uses a solvent to separate and analyze mixtures, and water is often used as the solvent for certain types of pigments. Water's polarity can help separate different pigments based on their solubility and interactions with the paper or gel used in chromatography.


What pigment is most soluble?

assuming you used an ether based chromatography solution it will be the pigment that is at the top of the chromatography paper


What procedure did you use to separate plant pigments?

We used a technique called chromatography to separate plant pigments. This involves placing a sample of the pigment on a solid medium, such as paper or a column, and allowing a solvent to move through the medium. As the solvent travels, it carries the different pigments at different rates, resulting in their separation based on their different affinities for the solvent and the medium.


Part of the plant that is primaly used for photosynthesis?

The green pigment, chlorophyll, in the leaves of the plant are generally used for photosynthesis.


What is the use of chlorophyll?

chorophyl is used to give green pigment to plant


What can chromatography be used for?

The uses of chromatography are important in checking the purity of oils extracted from plants, which are often used in the medicine industry. It shows all the different colours of chemicals in the mixture can be used to compare the elements of two mixtures.


How is paper chromatography used in everyday life?

it can be used in everyday life by liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, thin-layer chromatographyand paper chromatography.


Why one pigment moves faster than the other in paper chromatpgraphy?

The speed at which pigment molecules move during paper chromatography is determined by their size, shape, and polarity. Smaller, less polar molecules will typically move faster than larger, more polar molecules because they can more easily pass through the pores of the paper. Additionally, the interactions between the pigment molecules and the solvent used in the chromatography process will also affect their speed of movement.


What property of the ink was used to separate the colours?

The process is called chromatography. The property is the attraction of pigments to a liquid or solution (such as water) and its ability to dissolve in the solution. In paper chromatography, a pigment that dissolves easily in water will travel farther up the paper as opposed to an oil, that does not dissolve in water.


How do you extract green pigments from plants?

One method to extract green pigments from plants is through a process called maceration where you grind the plant material and soak it in a solvent such as ethanol or acetone. The solvent will extract the green pigments along with other compounds from the plant material. After extraction, the solvent can be evaporated to leave behind the green pigment.


What determines the distance a pigment moves up the paper?

The distance a pigment travels up the paper in paper chromatography is determined by its solubility in the solvent being used, its molecular size, and its attraction to the paper. Pigments that are more soluble and smaller in size tend to move further up the paper, while those with stronger interactions with the paper tend to stay closer to the origin.