2.2 - Department of Chemical Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What is concentration?
💡 Hint: Think about how you express the strength of a solution.
What is TSS?
💡 Hint: Consider its significance in water quality assessments.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the relationship between sample volume and detection limit?
💡 Hint: Consider how the volume you collect affects what you can potentially measure.
True or False: The detection limit is the same as the sensitivity of an instrument.
💡 Hint: Think about the definitions of both terms.
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Challenge Problems
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You need to measure TSS in a lake with an expected concentration of 0.3 mg/L. Your balance's detection limit is 0.1 mg/L. What is the minimum sample volume you would need?
💡 Hint: Consider how you can calculate the volume based on your detection goal.
In a scenario where the precision of your measurements varies significantly over time, how would you adjust your methodology to improve reliability?
💡 Hint: Think about how averaging can aid in minimizing random errors.
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