1.6 - Filtration and Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
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What does TSS stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what we measure in water samples.
Name one common solvent used in liquid-liquid extraction.
💡 Hint: Think of organic solvents that are immiscible with water.
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What is the primary purpose of filtering a water sample?
💡 Hint: Think about what needs to be analyzed.
True or False: Liquid-liquid extraction eliminates all the compounds from water.
💡 Hint: Consider selective extraction processes.
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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.
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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