Chemistry GCSE
Separation of mixtures
What Separation of mixtures means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Separation of mixtures
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Because different substances have different distributions, they move at different rates and separate into spots or bands.
Topics that use Separation of mixtures
- Chromatography (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Chromatography
- Distribution between phases
- Practical measurement and accuracy
- Rate of movement
- Rf values
- Rf values and identification
- Separation techniques
- Effect of changing conditions
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