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Chromatography Model Exploration Worksheet

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Chromatography Model Exploration Worksheet

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🎯 I Can Statement

I can explain how chromatography separates mixtures and describe what happens to different substances.

Success Criteria:

✓ I can describe how chromatography works
✓ I can identify what separates in chromatography
✓ I can explain why substances move at different speeds

📚 Part 1: Understanding Chromatography

1. What is chromatography used for?

To mix substances together

To separate mixtures into parts

To make new colors

To heat up liquids

2. In chromatography, what makes different substances move at different speeds?

Their size and weight

Their color

Their temperature

Their smell

3. Which materials do we need for chromatography? (Check all that apply)

Paper

Water or other liquid

Markers or ink

A hammer

4. Fill in the blank: When we do chromatography, the liquid moves _______ the paper and carries different substances with it.

a) under b) through c) around d) over

✏️ Part 2: Explaining Your Thinking

5. Describe what happens when you put a dot of black marker on paper and add water. Use simple sentences.
6. Why do you think some colors move faster than others in chromatography?
7. Extension Activity (Advanced Learners): Predict what would happen if you used different types of paper or different liquids. Explain your thinking.
8. ELL Support: Draw and label a simple picture showing the steps of chromatography.

🏠 Differentiation Support

For Students with Dyslexia:

• Read questions aloud or use text-to-speech
• Highlight key words: separate, mixture, liquid, paper
• Use colored paper or overlays if helpful

For English Language Learners:

• Key vocabulary: chromatography = separating mixtures
• mixture = things mixed together
• separate = pull apart
• substance = material or thing

Extra Help: If you need help, think about what you saw when the teacher did the demonstration. What colors did you see? How did they move?

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