Practice - Effects of Organic Matter on Partitioning
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Practice Questions
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What is a partition constant?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a measure of preference.
Define aqueous solubility in simple terms.
💡 Hint: What does it mean for something to be soluble?
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What does a partition constant represent?
💡 Hint: Think about its definition in terms of ratios.
True or False: Higher organic matter in soil increases the partitioning of organic chemicals.
💡 Hint: Recall how organic materials interact with pollutants.
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A researcher observes that a specific organic pollutant accumulates more in forested soil than in sandy soil. Discuss how the properties of these soils contribute to this observation.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the nature of organic matter and its interactions.
Describe a potential environmental disaster involving the partitioning of an organic pesticide in agricultural land near a river and propose a mitigation strategy.
💡 Hint: Consider how plants can play a role in filtration.
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