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Paper chromatography is a technique used to separate and identify different components of a mixture. The components are separated based on their different rates of movement through a stationary phase (the paper) under the influence of a mobile phase (a solvent). In the case of colorless spots, various methods can be used to visualize them, including the use of UV light, chemical sprays, or dipping the paper in a solution of a suitable indicator.