3.2 - Next Steps in Discussion
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Define KOC.
💡 Hint: What does it measure in terms of partitioning?
What does the term bioaccumulation mean?
💡 Hint: Think of how chemicals can build up in animals.
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What is the unit for KOC?
💡 Hint: What prominent unit measures this type of relationship?
True or False: KOW refers to the partitioning of a chemical between organic carbon and water.
💡 Hint: Revisit what KOW measures versus KOC.
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A researcher measures the KOC of a pesticide, finding a value of 5000 L/kg. What does this indicate about its behavior in the environment?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of high binding affinity.
Explain the process of evaluating a new chemical's bioaccumulation potential using KOC and KOW values. How are these metrics interpreted?
💡 Hint: Draw parallels between how both values signify solubility and accumulation.
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