5.1 - False Negatives
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Practice Questions
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What is a false negative in environmental analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about measurement inaccuracies.
Name one process that can cause analyte loss.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if a sample evaporates.
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What is a false negative?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to miss something that is indeed present.
True or False: Adsorption can lead to increased measurements of analytes.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to substances that cling instead of remaining in liquid form.
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A lake water sample has been stored in a non-air-tight container for a week. Discuss the potential impacts on the reported analyte concentrations, focusing on the processes of volatilization and biodegradation.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of exposure to air over time.
Design a quality control plan to minimize false negatives in testing a chemical contaminant in soil samples. Outline three key steps you would take.
💡 Hint: Think about maintaining sample integrity throughout analysis.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Understanding Volatilization in Environmental Analysis
- Biodegradation: Explanation and Impact
- Adsorption in Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Monitoring Technique Overview
- Strategies for Quality Control in Chemical Analysis
- Quality Control in Environmental Testing
- Sample Transport and Storage Techniques