Practice - Extraction from Solids
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Practice Questions
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What is a surrogate in analytical chemistry?
💡 Hint: Think about substitutes in measurements.
Calculate the mass of surrogate in 1 mL of a 100 mg/L solution.
💡 Hint: Use the formula concentration times volume.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of using a surrogate in environmental analysis?
💡 Hint: What role does a surrogate play in measurements?
Liquid-liquid extraction involves mixing which types of liquids?
💡 Hint: Think about how the liquids separate after mixing.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an extraction strategy for a solid waste sample suspected of containing hazardous organic compounds. Explain your methodology.
💡 Hint: Consider porosity, extraction time, and chemical solubility.
What discrepancies might arise when the recovered amount exceeds the amount added during extraction? Provide a detailed analysis.
💡 Hint: Think of both systematic and random errors in measurement.
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