3.3 - Kuderna-Danish Apparatus
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of the Kuderna-Danish apparatus?
💡 Hint: Think about its main function in laboratory settings.
What is co-evaporation?
💡 Hint: Consider how evaporation might affect sensitive compounds.
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What is the primary function of the Kuderna-Danish apparatus?
💡 Hint: Focus on its primary purpose in sample handling.
Co-evaporation refers to which of the following?
💡 Hint: Recall what can happen to analytes during fast evaporation.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a scenario where a soil sample contains volatile organic compounds, design a comprehensive extraction protocol using the Kuderna-Danish apparatus, including solvent choices and temperature settings.
💡 Hint: Consider both the chemistry and the physical limitations of the sample.
How would applying a higher-than-recommended temperature affect the analyte loss during the use of the Kuderna-Danish apparatus? Discuss potential consequences.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how different temperatures affect the stability of volatile compounds.
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