1.4 - Units and Nomenclature of KOC
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What does KOC stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what the K represents.
How are KOC values typically expressed?
💡 Hint: Consider the units of measurement associated with concentration.
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What does KOC indicate?
💡 Hint: Look for the term that relates to two phases.
True or False: KOC values are unaffected by the source of organic carbon.
💡 Hint: Consider how different origins of materials might influence their properties.
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A chemical has a KOC value of 10,000. If the concentration of this chemical in the water is 1 mg/L, what would the concentration of the chemical likely be in organic carbon?
💡 Hint: Use the definition of KOC to rearrange the equation.
Compare the implications of a chemical with a KOC of 2000 versus one with a KOC of 500 in an environmental cleanup scenario. Which one poses greater risks for bioaccumulation and why?
💡 Hint: Evaluate how KOC values relate to chemical behavior in the environment.
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