Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Particles And Purification (Section 3 - No. 45)

What factors affect how far a substance moves in paper chromatography?
The solubility of the substance in the solvent
The size of the paper
The amount of sample used
The affinity of the substance for the paper

Explanation

The solubility in the solvent and the attraction to the paper determine how far a substance travels.

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