Practice Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (aes) (3.6.2) - Unit 11: Measurement and Data Processing

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Question 1.
What principle does Atomic Emission Spectroscopy rely on?
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Think about what happens after an atom is excited.
Question 2.
Name two sources used in AES techniques.
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These sources help to excite the atoms.
3Question 3.
What does AES stand for?
- Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
- Atomic Electron Spectroscopy
- Alternate Emission Spectrum
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Look for the word 'emission' in the answer.
4Question 4.
True or False: Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) is more sensitive than flame emission methods.
- True
- False
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Compare the capabilities of ICP with standard flame methods.
Question 5.
Given unknown sample results collide with your known standards, propose a strategy to enhance the accuracy of your AES analysis.
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Reflect on how variations occur during experiments.
Question 6.
How might matrix effects mislead you in the quantification process, and what steps can you take to correct this?
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Consider the composition of your unknowns.

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