Practice - Minimum Sample Volume Calculation
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Practice Questions
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What is a surrogate?
💡 Hint: Think about why we would need a similar compound.
How is the Minimum Detection Limit (MDL) calculated?
💡 Hint: Focus on the formula used for MDL.
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What is the purpose of a surrogate in analytical chemistry?
💡 Hint: Think on the function of surrogates in estimation.
True or False: The Maximum Detection Limit (MDL) is not important in sampling.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what MDL enables in analysis.
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Challenge Problems
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You have a sample with a concentration of 15 mg/L TSS and a standard deviation of measurements is 6 mg. Calculate the minimum volume required.
💡 Hint: Apply the MDL and the surface area of concentrations.
How does the choice of surrogate affect recovery rates in samples collected from industrial waste compared to natural waters?
💡 Hint: Consider the reasons behind selection based on chemical properties.
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