Can pigments be separated?
In this experiment you will discover what pigments are present in various plants using chromatographyA method for identifying the components of a substance based on their characteristic colors., an identification technique based on color. You will cut up various plants and boil them in water, then add a small amount of alcohol to help release the pigments from the plants. To begin the experiment, use what you know about chlorophyll and other pigments found in plants to make an educated guess about what colors you will find. This educated guess, or prediction, is your hypothesisAn idea in the form of a statement that can be tested by observation and/or experiment.. A hypothesis should…
