Chromatography
I can describe how chromatography works and use a chromatogram to answer questions about a substance.
Chromatography
I can describe how chromatography works and use a chromatogram to answer questions about a substance.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Chromatography can be used for both separation of minute samples and analysis.
- A pure substance will only produce one spot on a chromatogram.
- A mixture will produce many spots on a chromatogram.
- Comparing chromatograms can help to identify an unknown component in a sample.
- Pencil is insoluble in water.
Common misconception
Pupils can struggle to interpret information that contain several samples on one chromatogram.
Stress a systematic approach to interpreting chromatograms - use rulers. Live model this - using a visualiser helps enormously.
Keywords
Solvent - A solvent is a liquid into which a solute dissolves.
Soluble - When a substance dissolves in a liquid, it is described as soluble in that liquid.
Chromatography - Chromatography is a technique that separates a mixture into its different parts and the results can be analysed.
Chromatogram - A chromatogram is the resultant pattern on the stationary phase after chromatography has been carried out.
Compare - To compare is to look for similarities and/or differences between two things.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Ability of a substance to take in another substance.
A substance that can dissolve in a liquid.
A liquid in which a solute dissolves.
A substance which will be tested in an investigation.
Ability of a liquid to dissolve/mix in another liquid.