Question 10

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.

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Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Chemistry
Year
1991
Question no.
#10
Type
Theory

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