4. To analyze the Cu(NO3)2 unknown solution in Part 3, your group constructed a plot of absorbance vs. concentration, commonly called a calibration curve or standard curve. The absorbance at the top of the peak (i.e., at the wavelength of maximum absorbance) was chosen for these measurements. What is the potential advantage of using the wavelength of maximum absorbance, rather than some other wavelength? Can you think of a situation in which you might want to choose a different wavelength? (Hint: Scientists often do not have the luxurý of analyzing pure substances dissolved in distilled water!)

4. To analyze the Cu(NO3)2 unknown solution in Part 3, your group constructed a plot of absorbance vs. concentration, commonly called a calibration curve or standard curve. The absorbance at the top of the peak (i.e., at the wavelength of maximum absorbance) was chosen for these measurements. What is the potential advantage of using the wavelength of maximum absorbance, rather than some other wavelength? Can you think of a situation in which you might want to choose a different wavelength? (Hint: Scientists often do not have the luxurý of analyzing pure substances dissolved in distilled water!)

Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity

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ISBN:9781133949640

Author:John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

Publisher:John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

Chapter4: Stoichiometry: Quantitative Information About Chemical Reactions

Section4.8: Stoichiometry Of Reactions In Aqueous Solution-titrations

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