Practice - Parts Per Million (ppm)
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Practice Questions
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What does ppm stand for?
💡 Hint: It is a measure of concentration.
Calculate the ppm if there are 0.005 g of salt in 1 kg of water.
💡 Hint: Convert kg to grams first.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the formula for calculating ppm?
💡 Hint: Look closely at the definition of ppm.
True or False: ppm is only used in environmental science.
💡 Hint: Think of multiple fields where tiny concentrations are relevant.
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Challenge Problems
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A lake has a concentration of 3 ppm of a specific pollutant. If the lake has 10 billion liters of water, how much of the pollutant is in the lake?
💡 Hint: Use the definition of ppm to break it down into parts.
A manufacturer must ensure that the lead content in their product does not exceed 5 ppm due to health regulations. If they discover the product has 10 times that concentration, what steps should they take?
💡 Hint: Focus on compliance with legal safety standards.
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