Blue Dyes Lab Report
Discussion:
My results show the following: The unknown component traveled at a distance similar to the spice time blue dye. However, there are a few limitations within this experiment. The accuracy of the length of the component was difficult to record. The ruler that we used was degraded and thick, making it hard to read the length. The dyes could also cause error to occur. Everything has an expiration date, depending on how old or how new the dye is, it could affect the outcome.
1. Why is it important to trace the solvent line as soon as the TLC plate comes out of the chamber?
It is important to trace the solvent line as soon as the TLC plate comes out of the chamber in order to acquire the most accurate measurements for the experiment.
My results show the following: The unknown component traveled at a distance similar to the spice time blue dye. However, there are a few limitations within this experiment. The accuracy of the length of the component was difficult to record. The ruler that we used was degraded and thick, making it hard to read the length. The dyes could also cause error to occur. Everything has an expiration date, depending on how old or how new the dye is, it could affect the outcome.
1. Why is it important to trace the solvent line as soon as the TLC plate comes out of the chamber?
It is important to trace the solvent line as soon as the TLC plate comes out of the chamber in order to acquire the most accurate measurements for the experiment.