Rf value definition
Retention factor is the distance travelled up the paper by a component divided by the distance travelled by the solvent.
Rf values equation
Rf = distance travelled by spot \ distance travelled by the solvent
Paper Chromatography
A separation technique that is used to separate and identify the components of a mixture.
A pure substance will have…
Only one spot
The most effective way of comparing substances would be by….
Using the same piece of filter paper.
The ink spots should be…
Above the solvent line.
Solvent Front
Furthest distance the solvent travelled