This lab experiment aims to separate iron(II), nickel(II), and copper(II) species using ion exchange chromatography. Ion exchange chromatography relies on charge interactions between ions in the sample and charges on the resin stationary phase. A strong anion exchange resin will be used to separate the species, and visible spectroscopy will then qualitatively determine concentrations and evaluate the separation effectiveness. The experiment allows analysis of species' differing affinities for the resin and responses to the mobile phase composition.