CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 12.3.1 Paper Chromatography Is Used to Questions
Work through real CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions to describe chromatogram setup and identify separated soluble coloured components.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Chemistry 0620
Exam points
- describe paper chromatography as separating a mixture of soluble coloured substances with a suitable solvent
- describe the setup with a pencil baseline, sample spot and solvent below the baseline
- identify the solvent front and interpret separated spots or components on the chromatogram
- identify chromatography as the technique for separating or identifying coloured dyes and soluble mixture components
CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 12.3.1 Paper Chromatography Is Used to Questions question 1
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Which statement about paper chromatography is correct?
A
A solvent is needed to dissolve the paper.
B
Paper chromatography separates mixtures of solvents.
C
The solvent should cover the baseline.
D
The baseline should be drawn in pencil.
D
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