4.1 - Adsorption Cleanup
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What is liquid-liquid extraction?
💡 Hint: Think about how compounds can be separated between two liquids.
Define adsorption.
💡 Hint: Consider how certain materials can 'hold' substances.
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What is the primary purpose of liquid-liquid extraction?
💡 Hint: What process involves interacting two liquids?
True or False: Solid-phase extraction eliminates the use of all solvents.
💡 Hint: Think about the entire process from extraction to analysis.
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Design an extraction protocol for analyzing a complex water sample containing multiple organic contaminants. Describe each step including extraction, concentration, and cleanup.
💡 Hint: Think through the steps in the context of sample handling and safety.
Assess the impact of solvent choice on the efficiency of solid-phase extraction and discuss its implications on downstream analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider the chemical properties of both the solvent and the analyte.
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