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This laboratory experiment utilized reverse-phase column chromatography to separate food dyes in grape Kool-Aid® and analyze their relative polarities. The results indicated that FD&C Red #40, being more polar, eluted first with water, while FD&C Blue #1 required less polar solvents for elution. The experiment effectively demonstrated chromatographic principles and the impact of polarity on separation, serving as a simplified model for High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).

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gabrieldennawarlock
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