Practice Filtration and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) - 1.6 | 9. Analysis Methods – Organics in Water | Environmental Quality Monitoring & Analysis, - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What does TSS stand for?

💡 Hint: Consider what we measure in water samples.

Question 2

Easy

Name one common solvent used in liquid-liquid extraction.

💡 Hint: Think of organic solvents that are immiscible with water.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of filtering a water sample?

  • To reduce the volume of water
  • To improve the taste
  • To remove particulates and obtain accurate analyte readings

💡 Hint: Think about what needs to be analyzed.

Question 2

True or False: Liquid-liquid extraction eliminates all the compounds from water.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider selective extraction processes.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A researcher collects a 2-liter water sample and after filtering it through a 1-micron filter, they obtain 0.75 grams of solids. Calculate the TSS and explain its environmental significance.

💡 Hint: Use the basic TSS formula.

Question 2

If the researcher uses a 0.5-micron filter instead, discuss the potential impact on TSS analysis results.

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-off between accuracy and practicality.

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