2.1 - Transportation of the Sample
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What is volatilization?
💡 Hint: Think about evaporation of water!
Why is quality control important in sample analysis?
💡 Hint: What could happen if we had inaccurate results?
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What is volatilization?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to liquid when left open.
True or False: Adsorption can be minimized by using glass containers instead of plastic for organic compounds.
💡 Hint: What do you know about glass and its properties?
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You are tasked with collecting lake water samples for pesticide analysis. Discuss the steps you would take to mitigate losses during transportation.
💡 Hint: List actions before and during transportation.
A study shows a 40% loss of targeted analytes during sample processing. Propose a set of QA/QC measures to address this issue effectively.
💡 Hint: Focus on methods that directly assess sample integrity.
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