The diagram below shows spots of pure substances A, B and C on a chromatography paper. Spot D is that of a mixture. After development A,...

The diagram below shows spots of pure substances A, B and C on a chromatography paper. Spot D is that of a mixture.
After development A, B and C were found to have moved 9cm, 4cm and 7cm respectively D has separated into two spots which moved 7cm and 9cm.


(a) On the diagram
(i) Using 5 units in the alongside scale to represent 1cm Show the position of all the spots after development.

(ii) Identify the substances present in mixture D.

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(i)

(ii) A and C

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on September 17, 2019 at 05:40

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