Which of the following is the best definition for the concept of concentration in water analyses? O It is the specific amount of water (volume). O It is the amount of a given substance (weight). O It is the specific amount of water (volume) in an amount of a given substance (weight). It is the amount of a given substance (weight) in a specific amount of water (volume). What is 1.0 milligram per liter (mg/L) of a substance in water equal to in parts per million (ppm)? 100 ppm O 10 ppm O 1.0 ppm O 0.1 ppm Between the two measurements below, which has the smaller concentration? O 1.0 g/L O 1.0 mg/L

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Which of the following is the best definition for the concept of
concentration in water analyses?
It is the specific amount of water (volume).
It is the amount of a given substance (weight).
It is the specific amount of water (volume) in an amount of a given substance
(weight).
It is the amount of a given substance (weight) in a specific amount of water
(volume).
What is 1.0 milligram per liter (mg/L) of a substance in water equal to in
parts per million (ppm)?
100 ppm
10 ppm
1.0 ppm
O 0.1 ppm
Between the two measurements below, which has the smaller
concentration?
1.0 g/L
O 10 mg/L
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is the best definition for the concept of concentration in water analyses? It is the specific amount of water (volume). It is the amount of a given substance (weight). It is the specific amount of water (volume) in an amount of a given substance (weight). It is the amount of a given substance (weight) in a specific amount of water (volume). What is 1.0 milligram per liter (mg/L) of a substance in water equal to in parts per million (ppm)? 100 ppm 10 ppm 1.0 ppm O 0.1 ppm Between the two measurements below, which has the smaller concentration? 1.0 g/L O 10 mg/L
True or false. A sterile container is desired when sampling water for
bacterial tests.
True
False
True or false. Raw water is the same as treated water.
True
O False
Transcribed Image Text:True or false. A sterile container is desired when sampling water for bacterial tests. True False True or false. Raw water is the same as treated water. True O False
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