1 - Concept of KOC and Partitioning
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Practice Questions
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What does KOC represent?
💡 Hint: Think about how chemicals behave in different environments.
Can KOC change based on the source of organic carbon?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of different environmental materials.
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What is KOC?
💡 Hint: Think about the primary definition of KOC when considering how chemicals behave.
True or False: KOC values are consistent worldwide.
💡 Hint: Evaluate how different types of organic matter could impact results.
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Challenge Problems
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A new chemical is discovered with an unknown KOC. Based on its structure, hypothesize whether its KOC would likely be high or low, explaining your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how chains, rings, and functional groups typically associate with water or organic matter.
Evaluate a case where a pollutant’s KOW indicates high bioaccumulation potential in aquatic organisms. What implications does this have for ecological and human health?
💡 Hint: Consider the pathways these chemicals take from water to fish and ultimately to humans.
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