Practice - Significance in Soil-Water Systems
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Practice Questions
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What does the symbol ρ represent in mass concentration?
💡 Hint: Think about the basic definition of concentration.
What is a mass fraction?
💡 Hint: Consider how percentages are calculated.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does ρA2 signify?
💡 Hint: Recall the different indices for different media.
True or False: Mass concentration is defined as the mass of a substance divided by its volume.
💡 Hint: Think about the formula for density.
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Challenge Problems
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If given specific measurements of mass concentrations in different soils, calculate the expected equilibrium concentration of a chemical in pore water. Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Draw upon knowledge of Henry's Law and mass concentration.
Discuss and outline a remediation strategy for contaminants based on the principles learned about partition constants and soil properties.
💡 Hint: Think about how properties of the contaminated sites will influence your approach.
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