Chapter 2, Problem 2ASA

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to why the samples can often be separated into their components by chromatography is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Chromatography is the technique used to identify the components of a mixture. The separation of mixture is based upon the polarity of the components present in the mixture. The division of the distance covered by the component of a compound to the distance covered by solvent in the chromatography technique is known as the $R_f$ value. The full form of $R_f$ value is retention value.