Which separation technique is used to separate different pigments in a mixture based on their...
CHEMISTRY
JAMB 2023
Which separation technique is used to separate different pigments in a mixture based on their affinity for a stationary phase and a mobile phase?
- A. Chromatography
- B. Filtration
- C. Decantation
- D. Distillation
Correct Answer: A. Chromatography
Explanation
Chromatography is a separation technique used to separate and analyze components of a mixture based on their differential partitioning between a stationary phase (e.g., paper or a column) and a mobile phase (e.g., solvent). Different components move at different rates, leading to separation.
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