1.3 - Concentration vs Mass
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Define concentration.
💡 Hint: Think about how much solute is present in a solution.
What is mass?
💡 Hint: Consider how mass is measured.
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What is calibration based on?
💡 Hint: Consider what remains consistent during analysis.
True or False: In SCAN mode, only specific ions are monitored.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the breadth of analysis in SCAN mode.
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An analyst observes that their calibration curve has a steep slope but a high intercept. What does this indicate, and how should they proceed?
💡 Hint: Consider how the intercept relates to reliable versus unreliable measurements.
During a gas chromatography experiment, a student switches from SCAN to SIM mode and notices improvements in the detection of low concentration compounds. Explain this phenomenon.
💡 Hint: Think about how focusing on fewer signals aids in detection.
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