2.2 - KOW: Octanol-Water Partition Constant
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What does KOW stand for?
💡 Hint: Look at the first part: Octanol.
Is a high KOW value indicative of hydrophobicity or hydrophilicity?
💡 Hint: Think about which phase the chemical prefers.
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What does KOW indicate about a chemical's behavior in the environment?
💡 Hint: Think about what octanol represents in this context.
True or False: A low KOW means a chemical is hydrophobic.
💡 Hint: Recall what hydrophobic means.
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A newly synthesized chemical has a KOW value of 6. Predict its behavior in aquatic environments and its potential for bioaccumulation.
💡 Hint: Refer to the definitions of KOW and bioaccumulation discussed earlier.
You measured a chemical's presence in two different soils with distinct organic carbon contents. How would you interpret the difference in its KOW values?
💡 Hint: Think about how organic carbon composition can alter chemical behavior.
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