Practice Standard Spiking and Cleanup Process - 1.1.9 | 2. Environmental Analysis of Organics in Water | Environmental Quality Monitoring & Analysis, - Vol 2
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1.1.9 - Standard Spiking and Cleanup Process

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of extracting an analyte from water?

💡 Hint: Think about why direct measurement might not work.

Question 2

Easy

Define cleanup in the context of analytical chemistry.

💡 Hint: Consider what can interfere with the accuracy of measurements.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the first step in analyzing an analyte in water?

  • Directly inject water into the instrument
  • Extract the analyte into a solvent
  • Measure pH directly

💡 Hint: Think about why direct measurement could be problematic.

Question 2

True or False: Cleanup processes are optional in analytical chemistry.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what could affect the integrity of your analysis.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a water sample that contains an unknown concentration of pollutant A. After applying a matrix spike of 5 micrograms, you find 4 micrograms in the analysis. Calculate the recovery percentage.

💡 Hint: Think about the formula for calculating recovery percentages.

Question 2

Describe a scenario where an extraction method might fail, and discuss the possible consequences in environmental analysis.

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of selecting appropriate solvents to avoid contamination.

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