The document describes different types of chromatography classified based on separation mode, mobile phase, and stationary phase form. It focuses on liquid chromatography, specifically liquid-solid chromatography and liquid-liquid chromatography. Liquid-solid chromatography separates components based on competition for active sites on a solid adsorbent like silica gel. Liquid-liquid chromatography uses a liquid stationary phase coated on a solid support, separating components via partitioning between two immiscible liquid phases. Ion-exchange chromatography separates ionic compounds based on competition for ion-exchange resin active sites.