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Paper Chromatography

Grades 5-8 Performance Task

Contributed by: Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO/SCASS)

This event is designed to illustrate how ink can be separated into its component chemicals using paper chromatography. Students use their results and understanding of the process to design an experiment which will identify an unknown mixture of inks.



 

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