2.2 - Solid-phase extraction
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Practice Questions
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What is the main advantage of using solid-phase extraction?
💡 Hint: Think about safety and waste management.
What must happen during desorption in solid-phase extraction?
💡 Hint: Consider the process of releasing retained molecules.
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What is one advantage of using solid-phase extraction over liquid-liquid extraction?
💡 Hint: Think about the risks involved in extraction.
True or False: During solid-phase extraction, the analytes are removed with the solvent in the first step.
💡 Hint: Recall the steps of solid-phase extraction.
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You have a sample with multiple organic compounds and need to extract one specific compound using SPE. What considerations must you take into account to ensure efficient extraction?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the properties of both the compound and the extraction environment.
If a lab technician consistently observes lower than expected recovery rates in SPE, what troubleshooting steps should they take?
💡 Hint: Think about every phase of the process.
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