Investigating the Separation of a Mixture of Dyes
by Paper Chromatography Mark Scheme
Question Answer Possible marks Total marks
Rf = 0.55 +/- 1mm
Correct answer gains 2 marks.
1(a) Rf = distance moved by the 2
compound distance moved by 1 mark for correct equation.
the solvent
Black ink is a mixture 1
1(b) Contains red, blue and 2
1
yellow ink
Question Success criteria Total marks
Level 3:
A clear description of a method with apparatus that would produce
1(c)
valid results is given. 5-6
A description of how the reaction is monitored with a continuous
sampling technique, by testing for starch presence with iodine.
Level 2:
A method involving starch and amylase reaction and different
3-4
temperatures is given. A description of what is measured or at least one
control variable is included.
Level 1:
Simple statements relating to relevant apparatus or method involving 1-2
starch and amylase reaction are given.
No relevant content 0
Indicative content
• the mobile phase/solvent travels through the paper
• the ink samples/compounds are dissolved in the solvent
• the dissolved substances travel through the paper
• different substances travel different distances
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Investigating the Separation of a Mixture of Dyes by Paper Chromatography Mark Scheme
• the blue ink travelled the furthest distance
• the blue ink is most soluble
• the red ink travelled the shortest distance
• the red ink is least soluble
• the black ink contains a mixture of dyes
• the higher the Rf value, the further it travelled
Question Answer Possible marks Total marks
To check their data 1
2(a) To identify anomalous results 1 2
To improve reliability 1
2(b) Systematic (error) 1 1
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