6 - Speciation Analysis and Source Apportionment
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Practice Questions
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What is one method used to collect particulate matter?
💡 Hint: Think about a common laboratory technique.
Why do we need standard particles?
💡 Hint: Remember how we compare sizes.
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What is gravimetric analysis primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what we collect and weigh in the lab.
True or False: Aerodynamic diameter and optical diameter are always the same.
💡 Hint: Consider how each diameter is defined.
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Design a study to analyze the impact of traffic on urban air quality. Define the measurements, sampling methods, and data analysis approach.
💡 Hint: Consider where you would place samplers for accurate results.
Discuss how advanced spectroscopic methods can improve the accuracy of source apportionment compared to traditional methods.
💡 Hint: Think about the level of detail provided by different methods.
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