The set-up shown in the diagram below was used to separate a drop of universal indicator into the constituent dyes using ethyl ethanoate as the solvent.
(a) What name is given to the separate strated in the diagram? (b) State: (i) how many components are resolved in the separation; (ii) the material normally used in laborary as the adsorbent medium; (iii) which of the labels the point of application of the indicator.
Explanation
(a) Paper chromatography (b)(i) Three (ii) Carbontetrachloride (CCI\(_4\)) (iii) Ill marks the point of application of the indicator.