4.1 - OC and EC Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What does OC stand for in PM analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about carbon derived from plants or combustion.
Name one measurement technique used for PM.
💡 Hint: Consider methods that involve collecting particles.
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What does OC stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about carbon from living organisms.
Elemental Carbon is primarily derived from what source?
💡 Hint: Consider where smog and soot come from.
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Given the various techniques to measure PM, evaluate how you would design a study to compare the effectiveness of gravimetric vs. optical measurements in an urban environment.
💡 Hint: Consider logistics in sampling and data analysis.
Propose a method to standardize measurements for OC and EC across different laboratories. Discuss potential challenges in your approach.
💡 Hint: Think about how differences in lab environments may impact accuracy.
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