Practice - Instrumentation
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a monochromator?
💡 Hint: Think about what is done to light before it hits the sample.
Why are quartz cuvettes used in UV-Visible spectroscopy?
💡 Hint: Consider the type of light being measured.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What component in a spectroscopic instrument generates light?
💡 Hint: Think about what produces light in the instrument.
True or False: A monochromator is used to detect light intensity.
💡 Hint: Consider the roles of different components in the instrument.
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Challenge Problems
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A researcher is measuring the concentration of a solution using UV-Visible spectrophotometry. She uses a quartz cuvette but accidentally switches to a glass cuvette for a UV measurement. Discuss the implications of this switch on her data accuracy.
💡 Hint: Think about how cuvette materials interact with different wavelengths of light.
If a monochromator is set incorrectly and selects a wavelength that is not suitable for the sample, how might this affect the results obtained from an analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider what specifics about the sample might be overshadowed by improper wavelength selection.
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