Principles of Instrumental Analysis
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.13QAP
Interpretation Introduction
(a)
Interpretation:
The reason for decrease in atomic absorption signal for iron in presence of large concentration of sulphate ion in hydrogen-oxygen flame needs to be explained.
Concept introduction:
In a defined space, the amount of a substance gives its concentration. A substance’s capacity to absorb specific
Interpretation Introduction
(b)
Interpretation:
The ways of overcoming interference of sulphate in iron determination needs to be explained.
Concept introduction:
In a defined space, the amount of a substance gives its concentration. A substance’s capacity to absorb specific wavelength light gives its absorbance.
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