Homework Help: Chemistry

Posted by George on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 7:15am.

Chromatography relies on the differences in polarity between the compound, the mobile phase and the stationary phase. In your own words explain how polar and non-polar compounds can be separated using cellulose paper and petroleum ether.

I have no idea

Chemistry - DrBob222, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 8:57pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_chromatography

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