10 Questions
What information can the identification of an accelerant like gasoline or kerosene during a fire investigation provide?
The fire was intentionally set
How does the identification of RDX in an explosive investigation impact the suspect list?
Narrows down the suspect list to individuals with a military connection
What role do forensic chemists play in drug or alcohol cases according to the text?
They help confirm or refute investigators' suspicions
What does the detection of specific poisons during a poisoning investigation help detectives with?
Identifying potential suspects
How does the identification of TNT in an investigation differ from the identification of RDX or C-4?
It broadens the suspect list due to various civilian uses
What is the main advantage of using FTIR spectroscopy in forensic chemistry?
It is a quick and easy non-destructive process
Why might FTIR analysis be unacceptable for identifying novel mixtures?
Because novel mixtures can be difficult to resolve due to the cumulative nature of the response
In forensic chemistry, what is one factor forensic chemists consider when choosing an instrument for examination?
The length of time the instrument will take to examine a substance
What is one limitation of using AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy) in forensic chemistry?
It requires destructive analysis which can limit further testing on the same sample
Why do forensic chemists prefer using non-destructive methods first in examinations?
To preserve evidence for further examination
Explore the important roles that forensic chemists play in criminal investigations. Learn how their analysis of substances found at the scene can provide leads and confirm suspicions, as well as how they can help detect accelerants in fire investigations and narrow down suspect lists.
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