Chromatography - Rainbow paper

Aim: To separate colours by using the process of chromatography.

Definition: A technique for separating the different parts of a mixture / solid using liquid.

Rainbow paper

Materials;

1. Paper

2. Pencil

3. Cup

4. Black Felt

5. Green Felt

6. Red Felt

Process:

Step 1: Cut a paper into 4 strips.

Step 2: Pour water into a cup.

Step 3: Rule out 20 mm on you piece of paper.

Step 4: Draw on 3 dots across the 20 cm line.

Step 5: Dip it in the cup were it is just touching the water.

Step 6: Then wait till the colour goes up the paper.

Findings: Write about what happened.

This experiment did not work at all. I think it is because of the paper or maybe I added to much water.

Reflection: What have I learnt from this experiment?
I have learnt that this experiment is harder than I thought.