Practice Processing of the Sample - 2.3 | 3. Analyte Losses in Chemical Analysis | Environmental Quality Monitoring & Analysis, - Vol 2
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2.3 - Processing of the Sample

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is volatilization?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a liquid turns into vapor.

Question 2

Easy

Name one method to reduce adsorption.

💡 Hint: Consider what type of materials interact less with substances.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the primary reason for using airtight containers during sample transport?

  • To prevent contamination
  • To minimize volatilization
  • To maintain temperature

💡 Hint: Remember why samples need to be securely stored.

Question 2

True or False: Surrogate standards are the same as the analytes of interest.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about their role in analysis.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Propose a complete quality control plan for a new laboratory analyzing organic pollutants in water. Include methods for mitigating losses and assessing accuracy.

💡 Hint: Think of what processes in your awareness could lead to inaccuracies.

Question 2

Imagine you have collected water samples for a pollutant study, but during analysis, the results indicate much lower concentrations than expected. Formulate a hypothesis explaining potential analyte loss.

💡 Hint: Look for issues regarding how the samples were handled from collection to analysis.

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