2.4.1.1.2 - Quality Control Considerations
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What does BOD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what oxygen demand indicates.
What is the typical incubation temperature for BOD measurements?
💡 Hint: Reference the standard conditions for biological analysis.
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What is the primary purpose of evaluating BOD in water testing?
💡 Hint: Think about what BOD indicates regarding water quality.
True or False: The temperature during BOD testing should be the same as the surrounding environment.
💡 Hint: What is the standard practice for temperature control?
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Consider a water sample where the initial dissolved oxygen is 8 mg/L, and after 5 days, it is 1 mg/L. Calculate the BOD and explain whether it indicates clean or polluted water.
💡 Hint: Remember, higher BOD indicates more organic matter.
If you were to perform BOD testing in different geographical locations with varying temperatures, how would you standardize your results for consistency?
💡 Hint: Think about why temperature is crucial in microbial activity.
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