Experienced chemistry technicians use then layer chromatography to discover how much of a free compound is left after each rinse cycle. Where this could obviously be used as a practice with chromatography technique, it can also be used...

An inquiry lab where students try to separate as much as the pure substance they can in a set time period. This lab helps students understand that physical means can be used to take apart a mixture.

Follow these illustrated, step-by-step instructions to use chromatography as a tool in identifying a mystery candy.