2.1 - Analysis of PAHs and Interfering Substances
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What does LLE stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider the method used to extract organic compounds from water.
Name one common solvent used in LLE.
💡 Hint: Think of solvents that are immiscible with water.
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What is the purpose of liquid-liquid extraction?
💡 Hint: Think about the techniques discussed in the section.
True or False: Interferences are substances that do not affect the measurement of the analyte.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of interference.
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You are tasked with analyzing a water sample contaminated with oil, PAHs, and metals. How would you proceed to get accurate PAH concentration measurements?
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of both filtration and extraction steps.
Discuss the pros and cons of using dichloromethane as an extraction solvent in environmental analysis.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between effectiveness and safety.
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