Atomic Spec Flashcards
1
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Emission Spectroscopy
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Can identify elements present in a sample but does not measure how much is there
2
Q
Atomic absorption spectra
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A technique used to identify the presence and concentration of substances
3
Q
What is AAS mainly used for
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detecting the concentration of metal ions in solutions
4
Q
Step 1 of AAS
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A hollow cathode lamp of the metal being analysed is used
5
Q
Step 2 AAS
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sample is vapourised which turns the substance into atoms Light passes through and element will absorb specific wavelenghts of light
6
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Step 3 AAS
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Particular wavelength is chosen by the monochromater and the intensity of measured by the detector as concentration of element is increased there will be less light