Question

Aspartame, phenylalanine, and aspartic acid were examined by thin‑layer chromatography (TLC) using ninhydrin as the visualization indicator. The presence of methanol was detected using permanganate test and ceric ammonium nitrate test. What methods should be used to promote a safe and efficient laboratory environment for this experiment? Click on an appropriate description, then drag it into the box.

Answer 1

For safe and efficient laboratory environment, follow the precautions below:

Explanation:

Safe and Efficient Methods

Place the use TLC spotters and the used TLC plates in the appropriate waste containers provided for this purpose in the blood.

Lay the TLC plate on a paper towel because it makes picking it up from the bench top easier.

Clean up any spills and wash all contaminated surfaces with water.

If you have a slightest doubt about the contamination, rinse the

pipet and/or glassware again with the distilled water.

Wash everything, including pipets, with distilled water.