Make up Chromatography of Plant Pigments Lab

…. Simulated that is!

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Procedures

• Obtain a copy of the lab that looks like…..

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• Read & highlight the Introduction

• Obtain all of the materials required for the lab.

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• Trim your chromatography paper so that one end in in a point.

• Draw a faint pencil line and apply a drop of plant pigment to the line.

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• Fill the reaction chamber to the black line with developer.

• Feed the paper through the slot on the cap so that the tip enters the developer.

• Fold the top of the paper strip and secure with tape to hold it in place while the solvent “wicks” up.

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• Wait 5-7 minutes until the solvent / developer reaches the cap on the reaction chamber.

• Immediately mark the color bands on the CHROMATOGRAM before they fade.

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• Measure the distances each pigment traveled from the original dot using the ruler provided. All measurements are in mm.

• Record your data in the chart provided.

Dark green

Light green

yellow

Orange

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• Answer the questions on the back of the lab.

• Submit your lab to your teacher.