Practice Filtration And Total Suspended Solids (tss) (1.6) - Analysis Methods – Organics in Water

Practice: Filtration and Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Lesson 1.6Analysis Methods – Organics in Water

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Question 1.
What does TSS stand for?
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Consider what we measure in water samples.
Question 2.
Name one common solvent used in liquid-liquid extraction.
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Think of organic solvents that are immiscible with water.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of filtering a water sample?
- To reduce the volume of water
- To improve the taste
- To remove particulates and obtain accurate analyte readings
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Think about what needs to be analyzed.
4Question 4.
True or False: Liquid-liquid extraction eliminates all the compounds from water.
- True
- False
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Consider selective extraction processes.
Question 5.
A researcher collects a 2-liter water sample and after filtering it through a 1-micron filter, they obtain 0.75 grams of solids. Calculate the TSS and explain its environmental significance.
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Use the basic TSS formula.
Question 6.
If the researcher uses a 0.5-micron filter instead, discuss the potential impact on TSS analysis results.
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Consider the trade-off between accuracy and practicality.

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