Practice Method Extraction And Instrumental Analysis (3) - Analysis Methods – Review of Standard Methods

Practice: Method Extraction and Instrumental Analysis

Lesson 3Analysis Methods – Review of Standard Methods

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Question 1.
What does BOD stand for?
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The term includes 'Oxygen' and 'Biochemical'.
Question 2.
Name one purpose of a bioassay.
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Think of living organisms being tested.
3Question 3.
What does TOC stand for?
- Total Organic Carbon
- Total Oxidizable Compounds
- Two Organic Chemicals
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Remember what this term indicates about organic content.
4Question 4.
Is a bioassay method more effective than traditional chemical analysis alone?
- True
- False
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Think about the cumulative effects of pollutants.
Question 5.
Discuss the limitations of BOD and COD as sole indicators of water quality and suggest how combining these with bioassays provides a more comprehensive evaluation.
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Consider the importance of understanding interactions between pollutants.
Question 6.
Design a multi-step study to assess water pollution in an urban stream, incorporating both chemical and biological methods.
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Think about how you can use both chemical indicators and biological responses in your design.

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