4.2 - Sample Processing for Analyte Measurement
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Practice Questions
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What is meant by Quality Assurance?
💡 Hint: Think about how we ensure our methods are reliable.
Define the term analyte.
💡 Hint: What are we measuring from a sample?
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What is the primary purpose of QA/QC in environmental analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about why we need reliable data in environmental studies.
True or False: The term 'analyte' refers to the solvent in which measurements are taken.
💡 Hint: What are we interested in analyzing from a sample?
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You have a mixture of pollutants in water with no good measurement tools available. Propose a method to extract and measure a specific organic compound effectively while considering potential interferences.
💡 Hint: Think about changing the matrix to improve your measurement.
Discuss how QA/QC practices can be improved in environmental laboratories. Provide specific examples from sample processing, measurement, and data analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider what operational changes could promote better compliance and accuracy.
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