Food Analysis (NUTR 210) Lecture 3
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A scientist is using a spectrophotometer to analyze a sample. Which of the following principles is directly related to the linear relationship between absorbance and concentration, assuming the pathlength and molar extinction coefficient are constant?

  • Quantum entanglement
  • Beer's Law (correct)
  • The principle of fluorescence
  • Lambert's Law

    • In UV-Vis spectroscopy, what is the significance of the molar extinction coefficient (E) in the Beer-Lambert Law ($A = Ecb$)?

  • It corrects for pathlength variations.
  • It accounts for variations in the concentration of the solvent.
  • It quantifies the amount of light scattered by the sample.
  • It represents the absorptivity of a substance at a given wavelength. (correct)

    • Why is it important to prepare standard solutions with the same reagents and at the same time as the unknown samples when constructing a calibration curve for food analysis using UV-Vis spectroscopy?

  • To ensure the instrument is properly calibrated.
  • To increase the absorbance readings of the samples.
  • To minimize the cost of reagents.
  • To account for matrix effects and ensure consistent experimental conditions. (correct)

    • A researcher observes that a colored compound exhibits strong absorbance in both the UV and visible regions. What can be generally inferred about the electronic transitions within this compound?

    <p>The compound exhibits a wide range of electronic transitions involving $\pi$ and non-bonding electrons. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A scientist is using a UV-Vis Spectrophotometer to measure a substance. The range is between 220 - 780nm, What type of radiation are they using?

    <p>UV and Visible Radiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fundamental property of electromagnetic radiation is measured in Hertz (Hz)?

    <p>Frequency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In spectroscopy, what constitutes a 'spectrum'?

    <p>A range of electromagnetic energy, separated by wavelength, that is either absorbed or emitted. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the electromagnetic spectrum is commonly utilized in food analysis laboratories for spectroscopic methods?

    <p>Ultraviolet (UV), Visible (Vis), and Infrared (IR) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fundamentally measured in absorption spectroscopy?

    <p>The degree to which a substance absorbs electromagnetic radiation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does emission spectroscopy differ fundamentally from absorption spectroscopy?

    <p>Emission spectroscopy involves a transition from a higher to a lower energy level, while absorption spectroscopy involves a transition from a lower to a higher energy level. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a substance absorbs light in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum, what process is occurring at the molecular level?

    <p>Electrons within the substance are transitioning to higher energy levels. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between wavelength and frequency of electromagnetic radiation?

    <p>Wavelength and frequency are inversely proportional. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A molecule is exposed to electromagnetic radiation that causes its chemical bonds to vibrate. Which type of radiation is most likely responsible?

    <p>Infrared radiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In UV-Vis spectroscopy, what range of the electromagnetic spectrum is utilized?

    <p>220-780 nm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a molecule transitions from a higher energy state to a lower energy state without emitting radiation, this process is known as:

    <p>Nonradiative decay (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of electromagnetic radiation is most likely to break chemical bonds when interacting with a molecule?

    <p>Gamma rays (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between wavelength and energy of a photon?

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    UV-Vis spectroscopy can be used to determine which of the following?

    <p>The concentration of different molecules in a solution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compared to optical photons, X-ray photons are:

    <p>Hundreds to thousands of times more energetic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A scientist is using a spectrometer that emits radiation with wavelengths longer than 780 nm. What type of radiation is this?

    <p>Infrared (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of microwave radiation on chemical bonds?

    <p>Producing rotation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following applications primarily uses high-energy radiation such as X-rays or γ-rays?

    <p>Breaking chemical bonds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Spectroscopy

    Study of molecular or atomic structure through spectrum measurement.

    Electromagnetic Radiation

    Energy that travels as electrical and magnetic waves in photons.

    Frequency (v)

    Number of oscillations per second of the electrical field; measured in Hertz (Hz).

    Wavelength (λ)

    Distance between similar points of a wave in the same phase.

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    Absorption Spectroscopy

    Technique measuring absorption of electromagnetic radiation by substances.

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    Emission Spectroscopy

    Technique that measures emission of radiation dispersed by a property of emission.

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    Spectrum

    Range of electromagnetic energy separated by wavelength.

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    Nonradiative Decay

    The transition from higher to lower energy levels without emitting radiation.

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    Types of Light

    Light can exist in various forms including gamma, X-ray, UV, visible, infrared, microwaves, and radio waves.

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    Photon

    A particle of light that indicates the type of light based on its energy.

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    Radio Waves

    The lowest energy photons, generally used for communication.

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    Optical Photons

    Photons that can be perceived by the human eye, much more energetic than radio photons.

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    X-ray Photons

    Photons that have hundreds to thousands of times more energy than optical photons.

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    Energy and Molecule Interaction

    Radiation energy affects molecules based on its energy level: breaking bonds, exciting electrons, or causing vibrations/rotations.

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    UV/Visible Spectroscopy

    Laboratory technique using UV and visible light to determine concentration of substances in solution.

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    Wavelength of UV Radiation

    UV radiation has a wavelength range from 220 to 380 nm.

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    Wavelength of Visible Radiation

    Visible radiation has a wavelength range from 380 to 780 nm.

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    Spectrophotometer

    Instrument used to measure the intensity of light at different wavelengths.

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    UV Radiation

    Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between 220 and 380 nm.

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    Beer-Lambert Law

    States that absorbance is proportional to concentration and pathlength: A = Ecb.

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    Molar Extinction Coefficient (E)

    A constant in Beer-Lambert Law representing how strongly a substance absorbs light.

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    Calibration Curve

    Graphical method to establish the relationship between concentration and absorbance.

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    Study Notes

    Food Analysis (NUTR 210) Lecture 3

    • Spectroscopy: The study of how matter interacts with light (or electromagnetic radiation).
    • Electromagnetic Radiation: Energy that travels as both electric and magnetic waves in packets called photons.
    • Frequency (v): The number of times an electrical field oscillates per second, measured in Hertz (Hz).
    • Wavelength (λ): The distance between successive points on a wave, in the same phase.
    • Electromagnetic Spectrum: A range of electromagnetic radiation, from gamma rays to radio waves, with increasing or decreasing frequency and energy. Each region has a different wavelength range. UV (220-380 nm), VISIBLE (380-780 nm), IR
    • (Note: Table of wavelengths on page 3 details this)*
    • Spectroscopy as Analytical Technique: Used to determine the structure and concentration of molecules in matter.
    • Types of Spectroscopy:
      • UV/Visible Spectroscopy: Identifies the concentration or presence of different substances and molecules in liquids or solutions (and some solids). -Uses UV or visible light. -Measures the absorption of light by the sample. -Instruments used are spectrophotometers or spectrometers. -UV-Vis spectroscopy works for substances with atoms containing functional groups that absorb UV and Visible radiation (e.g., Acetaldehyde, Acetone, Acetic acid, B-carotene, oxalic acid, phenol, etc.). -Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy: Identifies chemical compounds based on their vibrational energy states. -Measures the absorption of infrared light to identify chemical bonds, especially functional groups.
    • Beer-Lambert Law: A fundamental law in spectrophotometry that shows the absorbance of a substance is directly proportional to the concentration (c) and path length (b) through the sample
    • (Absorbance (A) = ε c b, and ε is molar extinction coefficient)*
    • Calibration Curves: Used to determine analyte concentration from absorbance. Standards or known concentrations are used to establish the relationship.

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