Practice Analysis Methods – Overall Methodology For Organics (2) - Environmental Quality

Practice: Analysis Methods – Overall Methodology for Organics

Lesson 2Environmental Quality

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Question 1.
What does liquid-liquid extraction involve?
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Think about the phases involved.
Question 2.
What is solid-phase extraction?
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Consider the role of solid versus liquid.
3Question 3.
What method involves using a solid material to adsorb organic compounds from water?
- Liquid-Liquid Extraction
- Solid-Phase Extraction
- Evaporation
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Consider methods that don't involve liquids.
4Question 4.
True or False: Liquid-liquid extraction is generally safer than solid-phase extraction.
- True
- False
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Think about the nature of solvents used.
Question 5.
A lab is using both liquid-liquid and solid-phase extraction to analyze groundwater samples. Identify potential safety concerns and suggest mitigation strategies for both methods.
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Consider what physical properties each method employs in terms of materials used.
Question 6.
Analyze the effectiveness of the nitrogen blowdown method compared to rotary evaporation. What are the key parameters to consider?
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Reflect on the scale of solvents handled in each method and their implications for safety and efficiency.

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