6-3 Chemistry Instrumentation Flashcard

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What is the main hazard associated with using test cassettes in chemistry?

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Even though very small amounts of chemicals are used, there can still be hazards associated with their use.

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What principle do some analyzers use to measure blood glucose levels?

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Amperometry.

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What type of chemistry involves all reagents for the reaction being contained on a strip or slide?

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Solid phase chemistry.

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What is the term for the use of electrodes and electrical potential to measure electron generation?

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Amperometry.

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What does the letter 'A' represent in the context of absorbance?

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Absorbance is indicated by the letter A.

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What is the definition of absorbance in spectrophotometry?

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Absorbance is a measure of the amount of light absorbed by a sample.

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What is Beer’s Law?

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Beer’s Law states that absorbance is directly proportional to the concentration of the absorbing species in a solution.

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What is a monochromator used for in chemistry instrumentation?

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A monochromator is used to isolate specific wavelengths of light for analysis.

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What does percent transmittance measure?

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Percent transmittance measures the amount of light that passes through a sample compared to the incident light.

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What is a cuvette?

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A cuvette is a small, transparent container used to hold samples for spectroscopic measurements.