Question

The difference between paper chromatography and

thin layer chromatography is that:
A. Paper chromatography uses capillary action, while TLC
uses a silica gel.
B. Paper chromatography separates an insoluble solid from a
liquid, while TLC separates a solvent from its solution.
C. Paper chromatography uses capillary action, while TLC
uses a stationary and mobile phase.
D. Paper chromatography separates dyes based on mass,
while TLC separates dyes based on charge or solubility.

Answer 1

Paper chromatography uses capillary action while TLC uses a stationary and mobile phase. Paper chromatography separates an insoluble solid from a liquid, while TLC separates a solvent from its solution. Paper chromatography separates dyes based on mass, while TLC separates dyes based on charge or solubility.

Step-by-step explanation:

Paper chromatography and thin layer chromatography differ in several ways:

A. Paper chromatography uses capillary action, while TLC uses a stationary and mobile phase.

B. Paper chromatography separates an insoluble solid from a liquid, while TLC separates a solvent from its solution.

C. Paper chromatography separates dyes based on mass, while TLC separates dyes based on charge or solubility.

These differences in principles and techniques make paper chromatography and thin layer chromatography distinct in their applications and results.