Paper Chromatography Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a material required for paper chromatography?

• Acetone

• Spinach leaves

• Ether

• Sodium chloride

What is the purpose of using a mortar and pestle in the procedure?

• To cut the filter paper

• To grind the spinach leaves

• To measure the RF value

• To dry the pigment extract

How many drops of pigment extract should be placed on the filter paper?

• Two

• One

• Ten

• Four or five

Which pigment corresponds to the uppermost orange-yellow band?

• Chlorophyll A

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll B

• Carotene

What is the RF value for Chlorophyll B?

• 0.95

• 0.65

• 0.45

• 0.71