Paper chromatography

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Which of these would not be a correct safety precaution for a paper chromatography experiment using organic solvents?

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Correct option: Taste the dyes after the experiment.

Common mistakes: Choosing 'Avoid contact of solvent with skin'

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A1 · 1 mark · Identifies ‘Taste the dyes after the experiment’ as the unsafe practice.

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You should never taste any chemicals or dyes used in laboratory experiments.