2.4 - Calibration and Interferences
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Practice Questions
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Define Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD).
💡 Hint: Think about what COD measures regarding pollution.
What does Total Organic Carbon (TOC) measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on what specifically is being measured in TOC.
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What does COD stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on what form of oxygen demand is represented.
TOC only measures organic carbon. True or False?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of TOC once again.
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You have two water samples: Sample A has high COD but low TOC, and Sample B has low COD but high TOC. Analyze what this indicates regarding their pollution sources.
💡 Hint: Consider what factors affect COD versus TOC.
Discuss the implications of using a standard method for COD analysis versus a customized method for specific wastewater characteristics.
💡 Hint: Think of both advantages and drawbacks of standardization versus customization.
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