5.2 - Volatilization and Degradation of Samples
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Practice Questions
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What does QA stand for in environmental analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about what steps ensure accuracy.
What is the purpose of sample processing?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of cleaning or filtering samples.
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What is the main goal of Quality Control in environmental sampling?
💡 Hint: Recall what QC aims to uphold in the context of environmental analysis.
True or False: Sample degradation does not affect the reliability of measured concentrations.
💡 Hint: Think about what 'degradation' implies in a sample analysis context.
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You have an uncontaminated water sample with volatile compounds. How would you collect and store this sample to minimize losses?
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature and container design can affect volatile compounds.
Explain how matrix interference could affect the measurement of a low-concentration analyte in a complex sample.
💡 Hint: Think about how different substances present could interact in a measurement.
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