2 - Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
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Practice Questions
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What does TOC stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what we measure in relation to carbon.
What is the primary focus of TOC analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider what ‘total organic carbon’ means.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does TOC represent in water analysis?
💡 Hint: Focus on what is being measured in relation to carbon.
True or False: TOC is a better indicator of organic pollution than BOD and COD.
💡 Hint: Recall the focus keyword: 'direct'.
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Challenge Problems
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If a wastewater sample shows a TOC level of 20 mg/L and a BOD of 5 mg/L, how would you interpret these results in the context of water quality?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between organic carbon and biodegradation.
Research the cost of TOC analysis equipment and compare it to that of BOD and COD. Discuss how this impacts the choice of measurement method in various environments.
💡 Hint: Understand how cost and accuracy interrelate in environmental monitoring.
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