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Chemistry

How Chromatography Separates Mixtures Based on Polarity

Quick fact

The word 'chromatography' comes from Greek chroma (color) and graphein (to write)—because early experiments separated plant pigments into distinct colored bands.

Why this is interesting

You've likely seen ink separate into colorful bands on filter paper, but what invisible force is actually pulling those dyes apart?