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What is the purpose of a photomultiplier tube in a spectrophotometer?
What is the purpose of a photomultiplier tube in a spectrophotometer?
- To split light into different wavelengths
- To amplify the signal (correct)
- To measure temperature
- To generate light
How does a spectrophotometer detect the amount of light absorbed by a sample?
How does a spectrophotometer detect the amount of light absorbed by a sample?
- By measuring the light scattered by the sample
- By measuring the light reflected off the sample
- By measuring the light transmitted through the sample (correct)
- By measuring the light emitted by the sample
What is the role of a detector in a spectrophotometer?
What is the role of a detector in a spectrophotometer?
- To convert light into an electrical signal (correct)
- To heat the sample
- To adjust the wavelength
- To analyze the color of the sample
Which type of spectrophotometer is used to analyze the interaction between light and matter?
Which type of spectrophotometer is used to analyze the interaction between light and matter?
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What is chromatography primarily used for?
What is chromatography primarily used for?
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Which component in a spectrophotometer splits light into different wavelengths?
Which component in a spectrophotometer splits light into different wavelengths?
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Study Notes
Spectrophotometry
- The purpose of a photomultiplier tube in a spectrophotometer is to amplify the signal.
- A spectrophotometer detects the amount of light absorbed by a sample by measuring the light transmitted through the sample.
- The role of a detector in a spectrophotometer is to convert light into an electrical signal.
Types of Spectrophotometers
- UV-Vis spectrophotometer is used to analyze the interaction between light and matter.
Chromatography
- Chromatography is primarily used for separating and analyzing mixtures.
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Learn about the principles and components of spectrophotometers, including photomultiplier tubes and detectors, as well as the basics of chromatography.
