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During a paper chromatography experiment to analyze food colorings, a student records the following measurements:

  • The spot of yellow dye moves 4.5 cm4.5\text{ cm}4.5 cm from the start line.
  • The solvent front moves 7.5 cm7.5\text{ cm}7.5 cm from the start line.

Calculate the RfR_fRf​ value for the yellow dye.

Use the equation:

Rf=distance moved by substancedistance moved by solventR_f = \frac{\text{distance moved by substance}}{\text{distance moved by solvent}}Rf​=distance moved by solventdistance moved by substance​

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