4.3 - Electron Capture Detector (ECD)
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Practice Questions
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What does ECD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the components of the name.
Name one type of compound that ECD can detect.
💡 Hint: Remember, ECD focuses on specific types of chemical groups.
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What is the primary function of an Electron Capture Detector?
💡 Hint: Reflect on what type of compounds ECD is used to detect.
True or False: ECD is a selective detector.
💡 Hint: Consider its limitations.
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Challenge Problems
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An ECD is being used to analyze air samples from a highly polluted area. Discuss how you would approach the calibration process, identifying specific standards for halogenated pollutants.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of representative standards.
Discuss the potential environmental consequences of relying solely on an ECD for analyzing environmental samples.
💡 Hint: Consider the broader implications of detection focus.
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