Using Chromatography to Identify Substances in an Unknown Solution

Experimental Design Worksheet

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Objectives: Given three (3) solutions of known substances and a mixture of unknowns, you must develop lab procedures that will allow you to determine what substances are in the unknown solution.

1. What procedures will you follow?  Be specific and list steps. You may use references supplied by your teacher. Use the back of this paper to write your steps if you need more space.

2. Identify your controls:

3. What materials will you need?