Solutions, Solutes and Solvents

Solutions, Solutes and Solvents

1. Chromatography

   • Is used to separate dyes and coloured pigments (e.g.in leaves)
   • It separates a mixture of two or more solutes that are soluble in a certain solvent
   • It can also be used in hospital to examine blood
   • How it works
     • Different substances have different solubilities and the substances will stick to the chromatography paper differently

2. Solutes are things that can dissolve in a solvent

   • A solvent is is a liquid that can dissolve a solute