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The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition - Episode 53: Beer-Lambert Law

The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition - Episode 53: Beer-Lambert Law

FromThe APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition


The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition - Episode 53: Beer-Lambert Law

FromThe APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition

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9 minutes
Released:
Nov 1, 2021
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Coffee needs to be “just right” and we can tell how strong it is by the color (0:30). We can use the color to determine concentration also in Chemistry (1:09). The color we see is determined by the wavelength an object reflects, while absorbing all other colors (1:23).The Beer-Lambert Law absorbance to molar absorptivity, path length and concentration (2:08). In AP Chemistry, the molar absorptivity and path length are held constant, therefore absorbance is directly proportional to concentration (2:28).Experimentally, we measure absorbance using spectrophotometers (4:41). To determine the concentration of, for example, blue dye in a sports drink, we have to create a calibration curve using solutions with known concentration and measuring the absorbance (5:35). We can then use the graph and a measurement of absorbance of the sports drink to determine the concentration (6:16).In which of the following examples could you use spectroscopy and the Beer-Lambert law to determine the concentration?A. Determination of bilirubin in blood plasma samples. B. Determination of colorless zinc(II) nitrate in a sample. C. Determination of ethanol (drinking alcohol) in an alcoholic beverage. D. Determination of isopropyl in hand sanitizer.Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE
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Nov 1, 2021
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The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition, written by Sarah Rayder and hosted by Melanie Kingett, will be your guide to scoring the five! The APsolute RecAP is designed to maximize your understanding and minimize your need for memorization. Each episode will review content, skills and test taking tips to help you succeed in May. (AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)