Master Thin-Layer Chromatography of Plant Pigments fast ⚡ – clear explanations, OCR-aligned.
You’ll cover
• What thin-layer chromatography (TLC) is and how it separates photosynthetic pigments.
• How pigments move up a TLC plate based on their solubility in the solvent and affinity for the stationary phase.
• Why different pigments travel different distances depending on their polarity.
• How Rf values are calculated and used to identify pigments.
What’s included
• Labelled diagram showing the distribution of typical photosynthetic pigments on a TLC plate.
• Explanation of the principles behind pigment separation during chromatography.
• Table showing example Rf values for common photosynthetic pigments.
Format
Web-based textbook topic. Mobile/desktop friendly. Access with no time limit, updates included.