Practice - Equilibrium Assumption and Mass Concentration Distribution
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Practice Questions
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Define partitioning coefficient.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between the solid and liquid phases.
What does equilibrium mean in environmental terms?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a system stabilizes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does K_oc represent?
💡 Hint: Consider what this coefficient refers to.
True or False: At equilibrium, the concentrations of all phases remain constant.
💡 Hint: Refer back to the definition of equilibrium.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a closed system with 1,000 kg of water and 2,000 kg of soil, how would you set up a mass balance equation for 200 kg of a contaminant added?
💡 Hint: Sketching the balance can help visualize the distribution.
Discuss the effects of a higher K_oc value versus lower K_oc value on remediation strategies.
💡 Hint: Consider how easy it is to extract versus how tightly it's held.
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