3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What is peak integration?
💡 Hint: Think about how we use areas in graphs.
Why do we use concentration for calibration?
💡 Hint: Consider the uncertainties of mass measurements.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does peak integration in chromatography signify?
💡 Hint: It's related to the amount of substance present.
True or False: SIM mode is used for detecting all compounds in a sample.
💡 Hint: Think about what SCAN mode does compared to SIM.
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Challenge Problems
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If you have an unknown sample suspected to contain a mixture of volatile organic compounds, outline your analytical approach using both SCAN and SIM methods.
💡 Hint: Think stepwise; identification must precede quantification.
Discuss the balance between sensitivity and identification in analytical chemistry when using SCAN and SIM. What might be the consequences of prioritizing one over the other?
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs in focusing vs. broad scanning.
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