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Introduction to Paper Chromatography—Student Laboratory Kit

By: The Flinn Staff

Introduction to Paper Chromatography Chemistry Laboratory Kit
chromatography, paper chromatography
photosynthesis, pigments
Introduction to Paper Chromatography Chemistry Laboratory Kit
chromatography, paper chromatography
photosynthesis, pigments
Item #: AP4503 

Price: $76.96

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With the Introduction to Paper Chromatography Chemistry Laboratory Kits, students conduct two paper chromatography experiments. Pigments will be separated from different inks and plants in the isolated experiments.

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Item# AP4503 AP7605
Type of Kit Student Laboratory Kit Super Value Laboratory Kit
Price $76.96 $158.21
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Paper chromatography is fun! In this unique kit, students conduct two paper chromatography experiments. The first lab involves the separation of pigments from different inks (marking pens). Many inks are mixtures made up of several pigments. Each pigment has a different molecular structure and, usually, a different polarity. A lot of “great science” will be learned in this activity. The second experiment involves the separation of pigments found in plants. Using fresh spinach leaves students separate out four to five different pigments responsible for photosynthesis. These pigments are identified by their colors and relative position on the chromatogram. A great activity to introduce the relationships between chemistry and biology. Lab instructions include a detailed explanation of chromatography, student-friendly instructions and helpful teacher tips. Chromatography pens, paper and wood splints are included.

Complete for 24 students working in pairs. Super Value Kit is complete for 5 classes of 30 students working in pairs.

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Materials Included in Kit: 
Chromatography paper, 25
Chromatography solvent, 400 mL, 2
Crayola® Supertips, 10 color washable markets
Wood splints, 100


Correlation to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)†

Science & Engineering Practices

Analyzing and interpreting data

Disciplinary Core Ideas

MS-PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter
MS-PS1.B: Chemical Reactions
HS-PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter
HS-PS1.B: Chemical Reactions

Crosscutting Concepts

Patterns
Scale, proportion, and quantity

Performance Expectations

MS-PS1-1: Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures.
MS-PS2-3: Ask questions about data to determine the factors that affect the strength of electric and magnetic forces
HS-PS1-3: Plan and conduct an investigation to gather evidence to compare the structure of substances at the bulk scale to infer the strength of electrical forces between particles.