Contents
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The mobile phase refers to the solvent used in a chromatography experiment.
About the Stationary Phase
- During a chromatography experiment chemicals in a sample experience forces of attraction to the chromatography paper and the solvent being used. The mobile phase is caused by the force of attraction to the solvent which acts to move the chemical along the paper.
References
AQA
Edexcel
- Mobile phase, page 152, GCSE Combined Science, Pearson Edexcel
- Mobile phase, page 39, GCSE Chemistry; The Revision Guide, CGP, Edexcel
- Mobile phase, page 8, GCSE Chemistry, Pearson, Edexcel
- Mobile phase, pages 107, 108, GCSE Chemistry, CGP, Edexcel