why we must close the Thin-Layer Chromatography tank after we add the solvent into the tank?

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why we must close the Thin-Layer Chromatography tank after we add the solvent into the tank?

2007-03-07 17:55:10 · 2 answers · asked by i-sena 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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in order not to leak

2007-03-07 17:57:37 · answer #1 · answered by PRASSANA K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

because if you do not close the tank, most likely your solvent will evaporate. The ratio of your solvent mixture could be affected. it will effect your separation result. and also, tightly closed tank usually gave better separation, since air circulation wont affect solvent and sample migration

2007-03-07 18:17:11 · answer #2 · answered by epiphany 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋