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which variables have a direct effect on movement in chromatography? check all that apply.
check all that apply
color of pigment
solubility of pigment
size of pigment
fluorescence of pigment
Chromatography separates substances based on their interaction with the mobile and stationary phases. Solubility affects how well a pigment dissolves in the mobile phase (e.g., a solvent), which directly influences its movement. Smaller - sized pigments can move more easily through the pores or spaces in the stationary phase (e.g., paper in paper chromatography) compared to larger - sized ones. Color and fluorescence are properties related to how the pigment absorbs or emits light, not directly related to its movement in the chromatographic process.
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Solubility of pigment, Size of pigment