UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2018 · Mains Paper III
Q4(c)(ii). Concentration from transmittance
Question
A 1.0 cm cell transmits 80% of incident light. Absorptivity is 2.0 at the measurement wavelength. Find concentration.
Answer in brief
c=0.04846 in the concentration unit reciprocal to the stated absorptivity.
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All parts of Question 4
- 4(a) Chelation indicators10 marks
- 4(b) Plate height10 marks
- 4(c)(i) Absorbance of iron thiocyanate5 marks
- 4(c)(ii) Concentration from transmittance5 marks