Practice Surrogate Standard (4.2.3) - Analyte Losses in Chemical Analysis
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Practice - Surrogate Standard

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a Surrogate Standard?

💡 Hint: Think about what kind of standards help in accuracy.

Question 2 Easy

List two common causes of analyte loss.

💡 Hint: What happens when samples are left in open air?

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Question 1

What is the role of a surrogate standard in chemical analysis?

To replace the target analyte
To estimate analyte loss
To increase sample volume

💡 Hint: Think about what role they serve in an experiment.

Question 2

True or False: Matrix effects can improve measurement accuracy.

True
False

💡 Hint: What impact do you think matrix components have?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Propose a complete method to evaluate analyte recovery while minimizing the impact of matrix effects. Include specific steps you would take.

💡 Hint: Consider how to combine methods effectively.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a scenario where a laboratory observes a significant discrepancy between expected analyte concentration and measured concentration. Discuss how to systematically investigate this issue.

💡 Hint: Think through each step of the process.

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