13. The calibration curve for spectrophotometric determination of phosphorus is shown below. The relationship between the absorbance and the concentration of phosphate in mg/L is given in the figure as well. Calculate the concentration of phosphate if a wastewater sample gives an absorbance of 0.660. 1.0 A. 12.6 mg/L В. 12.8 mg/L C. 13.0 mg/L D. 13.2 mg/L 13.4 mg/L y = 0.0515x – 0.0221 0.8 R = 0.997 0.6 Е. 0.4 0.2 0.0 4 12 16 20 Concentration of phosphate (mg/L) Absorbance at 470 nm

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**Question 13:**

The calibration curve for spectrophotometric determination of phosphorus is shown below. The relationship between the absorbance and the concentration of phosphate in mg/L is given in the figure as well. Calculate the concentration of phosphate if a wastewater sample gives an absorbance of 0.660.

**Options:**

- A. 12.6 mg/L
- B. 12.8 mg/L
- C. 13.0 mg/L
- D. 13.2 mg/L
- E. 13.4 mg/L

**Graph Description:**

- The graph plots "Absorbance at 470 nm" on the vertical axis against "Concentration of phosphate (mg/L)" on the horizontal axis.
- A linear trend line is displayed with the equation: \( y = 0.0515x - 0.0221 \).
- The \( R^2 \) value of 0.997 indicates a strong linear correlation.

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**Context:**

A large mine on the island of Cebu in the Philippines was in operation from 1953 until 1994. When the mine closed, it left behind waste rock, tailings, open pits, and landfills that are leaching lead toxins into the environment. In 2006, mining operations re-commenced, and are also responsible for lead pollution in the area. One water sample immediately above river sediment was collected and analyzed. Answer Questions 14 & 15.

**Question 14:**

If the water sample contained 15,231 ppm of lead, what was the molar concentration?

**Options:**

- A. \( 3.77 \times 10^{-6} \) M
- B. \( 3.77 \times 10^{-2} \) M
- C. \( 7.35 \times 10^{-2} \) M
- D. \( 7.35 \times 10^{-5} \) M
- E. \( 1.52 \times 10^{4} \) M

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**Question 15:**

Determine pE for the water sample. Does this water favor oxidation or reduction?

- Reaction: \( \text{Pb}^{2+}(\text{aq}) + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Pb(s)} \)
- Standard Electrode Potential (\( E^\
Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription for Educational Website:** --- **Question 13:** The calibration curve for spectrophotometric determination of phosphorus is shown below. The relationship between the absorbance and the concentration of phosphate in mg/L is given in the figure as well. Calculate the concentration of phosphate if a wastewater sample gives an absorbance of 0.660. **Options:** - A. 12.6 mg/L - B. 12.8 mg/L - C. 13.0 mg/L - D. 13.2 mg/L - E. 13.4 mg/L **Graph Description:** - The graph plots "Absorbance at 470 nm" on the vertical axis against "Concentration of phosphate (mg/L)" on the horizontal axis. - A linear trend line is displayed with the equation: \( y = 0.0515x - 0.0221 \). - The \( R^2 \) value of 0.997 indicates a strong linear correlation. --- **Context:** A large mine on the island of Cebu in the Philippines was in operation from 1953 until 1994. When the mine closed, it left behind waste rock, tailings, open pits, and landfills that are leaching lead toxins into the environment. In 2006, mining operations re-commenced, and are also responsible for lead pollution in the area. One water sample immediately above river sediment was collected and analyzed. Answer Questions 14 & 15. **Question 14:** If the water sample contained 15,231 ppm of lead, what was the molar concentration? **Options:** - A. \( 3.77 \times 10^{-6} \) M - B. \( 3.77 \times 10^{-2} \) M - C. \( 7.35 \times 10^{-2} \) M - D. \( 7.35 \times 10^{-5} \) M - E. \( 1.52 \times 10^{4} \) M --- **Question 15:** Determine pE for the water sample. Does this water favor oxidation or reduction? - Reaction: \( \text{Pb}^{2+}(\text{aq}) + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Pb(s)} \) - Standard Electrode Potential (\( E^\
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