Practice False Negatives - 5.1 | 3. Analyte Losses in Chemical Analysis | Environmental Quality Monitoring & Analysis, - Vol 2
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5.1 - False Negatives

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a false negative in environmental analysis?

💡 Hint: Think about measurement inaccuracies.

Question 2

Easy

Name one process that can cause analyte loss.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if a sample evaporates.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a false negative?

  • A measurement of concentration that is too high.
  • A measurement indicating a pollutant is absent when it's present.
  • A filtering error during sample analysis.

💡 Hint: Think about what it means to miss something that is indeed present.

Question 2

True or False: Adsorption can lead to increased measurements of analytes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to substances that cling instead of remaining in liquid form.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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