Question

Calculate the rf value for the reactant b spot. estimate the ruler to the nearest tenth, report the answer using two significant figures.

Answer 1

1. Measure the distance the solvent front traveled from the baseline (m1). 2. Measure the distance the reactant b spot traveled (the center of the spot) (m2). 3. To determine the rf, divide (m2/m1). 4. Significant figures- use 2 so the answer should be written to the hundredths place as the spot will not travel farther than the solvent front.