A chromatogram is generally obtained as a result of chromatography. Which best describes chromatography?

It separates mixtures, and the solute that has the largest particles appears at the bottom of a chromatogram.

It separates solvents, and the solvent that has the largest particles appears at the bottom of a chromatogram.

It separates solutes, and the mixture that has the largest particles appears at the top of a chromatogram.

It separates solutions, and the solvent that has the largest particles appears at the top of a chromatogram.

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A chromatogram is generally obtained as a result of chromatography. Which best describes chromatography?

It separates mixtures, and the solute that has the largest particles appears at the bottom of a chromatogram.

It separates solvents, and the solvent that has the largest particles appears at the bottom of a chromatogram.

It separates solutes, and the mixture that has the largest particles appears at the top of a chromatogram.

It separates solutions, and the solvent that has the largest particles appears at the top of a chromatogram.

anonymous · Answer

I think it would be D - It separates solutions, and the solvent that has the largest particles appears at the top of a chromatogram. Am i right?

anonymous · Answer

Crap! I mean A. I was still on the Centrifuge..

anonymous · Answer

A, not D.

anonymous · Answer

Yes, A was correct. :D awesome.

abhisar · Answer

yes it would be A, the solute which will be present in maximum amount will have the slowest speed and thus will appear at the bottom.