1.8 - Gravimetric Measurement and TSS Standard
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of liquid-liquid extraction in water analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about low concentration substances.
What does TSS stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what is in the water that can 'suspend'.
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What is the primary use of dichloromethane in water analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about what you would do with low-concentration compounds.
True or False: All filter papers perform equally well regardless of pore size.
💡 Hint: Consider how pore size influences flow.
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A water sample filtered through a 0.4-micron filter shows a significant amount of solids. What could be the reason for using a larger pore size filter?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between speed and thoroughness in filtering.
Suppose a lab consistently measures higher TSS levels than expected. Identify potential sources of interference that could affect the results.
💡 Hint: Think about the source of your water sample and contaminants.
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