Chromatography challenge | 16–18 years

Use this resource to improve A-level, T-level, Leaving certificate, Higher and Advanced higher learners’ understanding of paper, thin layer, gas and liquid chromatography. Plus, task them to research how chemists couple chromatography with mass spectrometry, ultraviolet (UV) spectroscopy, infrared (IR) spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to identify mixture’s components and determine their concentrations. Download the resource and task your classes to plan a chromatography investigation using the known context of sweets, research analytical techniques and answer the questions. Find the answers, suggested equipment and safety information in the teacher notes.