Practice - Matrix Interference
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of matrix interference?
💡 Hint: Think about other substances affecting your readings.
Name a solvent commonly used for extraction in environmental analysis.
💡 Hint: It separates well from water.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does matrix interference refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what hinders our measurements.
True or False: Surrogates have no role in assessing recovery rates.
💡 Hint: Recall the purpose of adding surrogates.
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Challenge Problems
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In a liquid-liquid extraction, a scientist adds 0.1 mg of surrogate to 1 L of water and recovers 15% of it. Calculate how much surrogate was recovered.
💡 Hint: Use the percentage recovery to find the actual amount.
A soil sample's extraction returns a concentration reading higher than expected based on initial values. What steps do you take to confirm the source of error?
💡 Hint: Think through factors that might alter results.
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