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Chemistry In Color

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Chromatography is a technique used to separate solutions for use in medicine, materials science, pharmaceuticals, and more. In this session, students will perform a chromatographic separation of food dyes using specialized lab equipment. They will explore different ways to improve the separation and apply these skills in alternate experiments.

Vocabulary: atom, electric forces, bond, chromatography, cartridge, syringe

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Session Information
  • 1-hour session, times are flexible
  • One class per session, maximum 30 students per class
  • Can book multiple activities in one day
  • $460 per session (BOCES-aidable)

To request field trip dates, visit https://oepreg.bnl.gov/.

New York State Standards

New York State Science Learning Standards

Disciplinary Core Ideas Crosscutting Concepts Science and Engineering Practices

PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter

PS1.B Chemical Reactions

Patterns

Cause and Effect

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

Developing and Using Models

Asking Questions and Defining Problems

Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards

Speaking and Listening Language

Comprehension and Collaboration
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use


Program Audience

6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade