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Chromatography

Thin layer chromatography (TLC) Rf measurement

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Practise taking accurate measurements from a TLC plate to find the distances travelled by the component and the solvent front. Use these to calculate the Rf value.

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Learning outcomes

  • Develop the ability to take accurate distance measurements from TLC plate.
  • Understand the concept of Rf values.
  • Learn how to calculate Rf values for a component.
  • Practise the process of measuring and calculating Rf values for different components.
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Obtaining and Recording Data

  • How to measure the distance to the solvent front 
  • How to measure the distance to the spots 
  • How to calculate the Rf value from the distance to the solvent front and spots

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Chemistry
Foundation science

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Analytical chemistry

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Chromatography

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