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G9.3 Chromatography and Rf values

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ink can be separated by ____________________ .

a)

distillation

b)

filtration

c)

chromatography

d)

sedimentation

2.

The chromatogram shows that the -------------- spot is a mixture.

a)

red

b)

orange

c)

green

d)

black

3.

A pure substance shows ------------------ spot on chromatogram.

a)

no

b)

one

c)

two

d)

three

4.

The diagram below shows a chromatogram obtained when a sample X was analysed together with four other known dyes P, Q, R and S. Dye Q was known to cause cancer. Which of the following dye(s) is/are safe for use?

a)

P only

b)

S only

c)

P and S

d)

P and X

5.
  A sample containing three different amino acids was separated by chromatography. How many spots will the chromatogram of this experiment have on it?
a)
3
b)
4
c)
2
d)
1
6.
Which ink is the only one that is a mixture?
a)
red
b)
orange
c)
green
d)
black
7.

What can be done if the unknown sample does not move during chromatography?

a)

Give up on science and become an English teacher.

b)

Try at a higher temperature.

c)

Let it go longer.

d)

Try a different solvent.

8.

A substance is soluble if it can be dissolved.


In paper chromatography, the most soluble solute _____________________ .

a)

does not move from the start point

b)

stays closest to the start point

c)

travels furthest away from the start point

d)

can be found in the middle of the chromatogram

9.

The mobile phase in paper chromatography is typically a ________ .

a)

plasma

b)

solid

c)

gas

d)

liquid

10.

Why is Chromatography useful?

a)

It can be used as medicine.

b)

It can be used for finding clues at a crime scene

c)

It can be used to make bombs.

d)

It can reduce the lack of food and water.