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What is the primary function of a spectrophotometer?
What is the primary function of a spectrophotometer?
- To create electromagnetic waves for analysis
- To measure the amount of light transmitted or absorbed by a sample (correct)
- To generate photons for chemical reactions
- To accurately combine chemical compounds in solution
Which range of wavelengths does a UV-visible spectrophotometer utilize?
Which range of wavelengths does a UV-visible spectrophotometer utilize?
- 200 - 400 nm and 400 - 800 nm (correct)
- 400 - 600 nm
- 100 - 200 nm
- 800 - 15000 nm
How can the concentration of a known chemical substance be determined using a spectrophotometer?
How can the concentration of a known chemical substance be determined using a spectrophotometer?
- By measuring the color intensity of the solution
- By analyzing the wavelength of emitted photons
- By detecting the reflection of light from the surface of the solution
- By measuring the intensity of light detected after passing through the sample (correct)
In what scenario would an IR spectrophotometer be the preferred choice over a UV-visible spectrophotometer?
In what scenario would an IR spectrophotometer be the preferred choice over a UV-visible spectrophotometer?
What is a key concept underlying the principle of spectrophotometry?
What is a key concept underlying the principle of spectrophotometry?
What is the primary function of a spectrophotometer in spectrophotometry?
What is the primary function of a spectrophotometer in spectrophotometry?
In which field is spectrophotometry NOT typically utilized?
In which field is spectrophotometry NOT typically utilized?
Which of the following best describes the approach of spectrophotometry?
Which of the following best describes the approach of spectrophotometry?
What role does light play in spectrophotometry?
What role does light play in spectrophotometry?
What type of information can spectrophotometry provide for various chemical analyses?
What type of information can spectrophotometry provide for various chemical analyses?
Flashcards
Spectrophotometry
Spectrophotometry
The measurement of how much a chemical substance absorbs light.
Spectrophotometer
Spectrophotometer
A device used to measure the absorbance of light by a substance.
Spectrophotometric Analysis
Spectrophotometric Analysis
A technique used to determine the concentration of a substance in a solution by measuring its absorbance of light.
Beer-Lambert Law
Beer-Lambert Law
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Wavelength of Maximum Absorbance
Wavelength of Maximum Absorbance
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Spectroscopy's Fundamental Principle
Spectroscopy's Fundamental Principle
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Spectrophotometer: How it Works
Spectrophotometer: How it Works
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UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
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Study Notes
Spectrophotometer Introduction
- Spectrophotometry is a method to determine how much a chemical substance absorbs or transmits light.
- It measures the amount of light absorbed by passing a beam of light through a sample using a spectrophotometer.
- Spectrophotometry is a key method in quantitative analysis across various fields like chemistry, biochemistry, material science, chemical engineering, and clinical applications.
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