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What information can the identification of an accelerant like gasoline or kerosene during a fire investigation provide?
What information can the identification of an accelerant like gasoline or kerosene during a fire investigation provide?
- It was an accidental fire caused by faulty wiring
- The fire was intentionally set (correct)
- The fire was due to a natural disaster
- The cause of the fire cannot be determined
How does the identification of RDX in an explosive investigation impact the suspect list?
How does the identification of RDX in an explosive investigation impact the suspect list?
- Increases the suspect list to include all demolition experts
- Narrows down the suspect list to individuals with a military connection (correct)
- Has no impact on the suspect list
- Excludes military personnel from the suspect list
What role do forensic chemists play in drug or alcohol cases according to the text?
What role do forensic chemists play in drug or alcohol cases according to the text?
- They carry out arrests based on suspicion
- They provide legal advice to investigators
- They conduct psychological evaluations on suspects
- They help confirm or refute investigators' suspicions (correct)
What does the detection of specific poisons during a poisoning investigation help detectives with?
What does the detection of specific poisons during a poisoning investigation help detectives with?
How does the identification of TNT in an investigation differ from the identification of RDX or C-4?
How does the identification of TNT in an investigation differ from the identification of RDX or C-4?
What is the main advantage of using FTIR spectroscopy in forensic chemistry?
What is the main advantage of using FTIR spectroscopy in forensic chemistry?
Why might FTIR analysis be unacceptable for identifying novel mixtures?
Why might FTIR analysis be unacceptable for identifying novel mixtures?
In forensic chemistry, what is one factor forensic chemists consider when choosing an instrument for examination?
In forensic chemistry, what is one factor forensic chemists consider when choosing an instrument for examination?
What is one limitation of using AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy) in forensic chemistry?
What is one limitation of using AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy) in forensic chemistry?
Why do forensic chemists prefer using non-destructive methods first in examinations?
Why do forensic chemists prefer using non-destructive methods first in examinations?
