Explain how the different dyes in ink are separated by chromatography

As the water (the solvent) moves up the paper it carries the ink with it, but the dyes in the ink are differently soluble in the solvent AND the dyes are differently attracted to the paper, therefore the dyes are carried different distances up the paper.

JC
Answered by Jack C. Chemistry tutor

6498 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

During a chemical reaction, a student uses a catalyst. What is meant by the term "catalyst"?


How is the electronic structure of sodium different to chlorine?


Explain how dyes are separated by paper chromatography.


Give the name of the monomer used to make poly(chloroethene). And describe how monomer molecules form polymer molecules.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences