Practice - Complexity in Aquatic Chemistry
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Practice Questions
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What does K_oc represent?
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to organic matter.
Why do organic chemicals tend to bind more to organic matter than to mineral surfaces?
💡 Hint: Consider what occupies the binding sites on minerals.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a higher log K_oc indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about a chemical's preference.
Is Cr 6+ more toxic than Cr 3+?
💡 Hint: Consider their solubility in water.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a change in redox conditions, predict how chromium species will shift between Cr 3+ and Cr 6+. What implications does this change have for aquatic systems?
💡 Hint: Think about how oxidation states impact solubility.
Design an experiment to evaluate the bioavailability of a new organic contaminant in an aquatic ecosystem. What factors would you consider?
💡 Hint: Consider the interactions in aquatic systems.
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