A sample of drinking water is analyzed colorimetrically for ammonia nitrogen concentration. If the sample colour when viewed through a depth of 5.5 cm corresponds in intensity to a 1 mg/L standard sample when viewed through a depth of 40 cm, what is the concentration of ammonia nitrogen in the sample?

A sample of drinking water is analyzed colorimetrically for ammonia nitrogen concentration. If the sample colour when viewed through a depth of 5.5 cm corresponds in intensity to a 1 mg/L standard sample when viewed through a depth of 40 cm, what is the concentration of ammonia nitrogen in the sample?

Principles of Modern Chemistry

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305079113

Author:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

Publisher:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

Chapter20: Molecular Spectroscopy And Photochemistry

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6P

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