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Because the ink from the pen will run and smear during the chromatography but the pencil mark is not affected.

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Lead pencil to mark chromatography paper?

A lead pencil can be used to lightly mark chromatography paper to help identify and track samples during the process. However, it is important not to press too hard or use ink as it may interfere with the chromatography separation.


What is used as the stationary phase in paper chromatography?

The stationary phase in paper chromatography is the paper itself.


Why is ink never used for drawing the baseline on the chromatography paper?

Depending on the ink and the solvent used for the chromatography, the ink might also migrate and be separated into its components or smear over the paper. With the graphite of a pencil, this will not happen.


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.


What are the two types of paper chromatogaphy?

The two types of paper chromatography are ascending chromatography, where the solvent moves up the paper, and descending chromatography, where the solvent moves down the paper.


Why should the water be below the pencil line in chromatography?

because when we usually test for a liquid or anything soluble we put a drop of it on the pencil line, then when we put the chromatography paper or filter paper in water the water will get on the paper and start moving upwards here when the water will approach the liquid or solvent or die and then they will move with water throughout the filter or chromatography paper.


What can you use instead of chromatography paper in a paper chromatography test?

Instead of chromatography paper, you can use materials like coffee filters, filter paper, or even paper towels for paper chromatography tests. These alternative materials can absorb the solvent and help separate the components of a mixture based on their solubility and molecular properties, similar to chromatography paper.


Where may one learn about paper chromatography?

If you like science Paper Chromatography is something to look into. You can take Chemistry classes to find out different ideas on how to use Paper Chromatography.


Are paper and thin layer chromatography types of planer chromatography?

yes.


Why should lines be drawn on the filter paper with a pencil not a pen?

Lines should be drawn on filter paper with a pencil instead of a pen because pencil lines are made of graphite which doesn't dissolve in the solvent used in chromatography. Pen ink may dissolve in the solvent, contaminating the sample and affecting the separation results.


What would happen if you submerge the chromatography paper above the pencil line?

Submerging the chromatography paper above the pencil line would cause the solvent to rise above the line, potentially leading to the ink or pigment above the line to dissolve and be carried upwards with the solvent. This can result in the separation of different components within the ink or pigment.


Can paper chromatography be used to separate large amounts of solutions Why or why not?

Paper chromatography is used as an analytical method not for production.