Innovating Science Chromatography of Plant Pigments Kit

This kit is intended to provide students with a greater understanding of the role of plant pigments in photosynthesis. Chlorophyll is the most prevalent and well-known plant pigment related to photosynthesis. It is not, however, the only plant pigment necessary for photosynthesis to occur. Other pigments are involved in the process. These pigments are often overlooked as they tend to be masked by the abundance of the green pigment chlorophyll. The kit serves to allow students to acquire hands on experience in extracting plant pigments from green plant material and performing chromatagraphy to separate the plant pigments. Students will not only confirm the presence and learn the role of these hidden pigments but also learn about chromatography as a technique for separating molecules. Kit contains enough materials for 15 groups and includesTeacher's Manual and Student Study Guide copymasters. Kit Includes: 250ml Chromatography solvent 9-1 (Petroleum Ether/Acetone) 100ml Plant pigment extraction solvent (Ethanol) 15 Microscope Slides 15 pc Chromatography paper 15 Capillary tubes