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8 - Sensitivity and Accuracy

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define sensitivity in analytical chemistry.

💡 Hint: Think about what sensitivity means in terms of measurement.

Question 2

Easy

What is the detection limit?

💡 Hint: Consider the minimum level of substance that can be identified.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does sensitivity in an analytical instrument refer to?

  • Its ability to detect high concentrations
  • Its ability to detect small concentrations
  • Its ability to measure temperature

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of sensitivity discussed in class.

Question 2

True or False: Accuracy ensures that measurements are close to the true value.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how accuracy and correctness are tied together.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a balance has a sensitivity of 0.5 mg, how would this affect the results when analyzing a sample that potentially contains 0.2 mg of an analyte?

💡 Hint: Think about what it means to measure something below the instrument's capability.

Question 2

Describe how inaccurate measurements can impact public health policies aimed at controlling pollutants in drinking water.

💡 Hint: Consider the real-world implications of measurement accuracy in terms of health.

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