Why Are Different Materials Separated by Chromatography

question 69

Multiple Choice

Why are different materials separated by chromatography?

• A)Each material has a slightly different color than the others in the mixture.
• B)Each material moves at a slightly different speed from others in the mixture.
• C)Each material is a different compound in the mixture.
• D)Each material moves at a similar speed to others in the mixture.

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Definitions:

Estrone

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Gonad

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