Which method separates a mixture by the different affinity of its components for a stationary phase?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Chromatography
- Step 1: A mobile phase carries the components along a stationary phase. Step 2. Components with weaker affinity move faster. Answer: chromatography. Why not the others: these methods use other properties.
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