Make up Chromatography of Plant Pigments Lab …. Simulated that is! NEXT
Feb 09, 2016
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.