Two samples were analyzed using a colormeter on a cellphone: one containing only distilled water, and another containing an unknown solution. The distilled water sample had a Red value of 206, while the unknown solution had a Red value of 118. Calculate the absorbance of the unknown solution. A = -log( Io Oa) -0.242 Ob) 0.573 c) 0.242 d) 0.000

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Two samples were analyzed using a colormeter on a cellphone: one containing only
distilled water, and another containing an unknown solution. The distilled water
sample had a Red value of 206, while the unknown solution had a Red value of 118.
Calculate the absorbance of the unknown solution.
-log (4)
A = -log
a) -0.242
b) 0.573
c) 0.242
d) 0.000
CASAT
Transcribed Image Text:Two samples were analyzed using a colormeter on a cellphone: one containing only distilled water, and another containing an unknown solution. The distilled water sample had a Red value of 206, while the unknown solution had a Red value of 118. Calculate the absorbance of the unknown solution. -log (4) A = -log a) -0.242 b) 0.573 c) 0.242 d) 0.000 CASAT
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