Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Theabsorbance of the solution for the percent transmittance for half of
Concept introduction:
The absorbance of the solution is the ability of the solution to absorb the monochromatic light passing through it. The absorbance of the solution is defined as the ratio of the intensity of light incident on the solution to the intensity of light absorbed by the solution.
The relation between the absorbance and transmittance of a solution is given by Beer’s law.
(b)
Interpretation:
Theabsorbance of the solution for the percent transmittance for half of
Concept introduction:
The absorbance of the solution is the ability of the solution to absorb the monochromatic light passing through it. The absorbance of the solution is defined as the ratio of the intensity of light incident on the solution to the intensity of light absorbed by the solution.
The relation between the absorbance and transmittance of a solution is given by Beer’s law.
(c)
Interpretation:
Theabsorbance of the solution for the percent transmittance of half of
Concept introduction:
The absorbance of the solution is the ability of the solution to absorb the monochromatic light passing through it. The absorbance of the solution is defined as the ratio of the intensity of light incident on the solution to the intensity of light absorbed by the solution.
The relation between the absorbance and transmittance of a solution is given by Beer’s law.
(d)
Interpretation:
Theabsorbance of the solution for the percent transmittance for half of
Concept introduction:
The absorbance of the solution is the ability of the solution to absorb the monochromatic light passing through it. The absorbance of the solution is defined as the ratio of the intensity of light incident on the solution to the intensity of light absorbed by the solution.
The relation between the absorbance and transmittance of a solution is given by Beer’s law.
(e)
Interpretation:
Theabsorbance of the solution for the percent transmittance for half of
Concept introduction:
The absorbance of the solution is the ability of the solution to absorb the monochromatic light passing through it. The absorbance of the solution is defined as the ratio of the intensity of light incident on the solution to the intensity of light absorbed by the solution.
The relation between the absorbance and transmittance of a solution is given by Beer’s law.
(f)
Interpretation:
Theabsorbance of the solution for the percent transmittance of
Concept introduction:
The absorbance of the solution is the ability of the solution to absorb the monochromatic light passing through it. The absorbance of the solution is defined as the ratio of the intensity of light incident on the solution to the intensity of light absorbed by the solution.
The relation between the absorbance and transmittance of a solution is given by Beer’s law.
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