Spectrophotometers measure the effect of a sample on a beam of light. This information can provide scientists with quantitative data regarding the amount of analyte present in a sample such as the amount of FD&C dyes found in popular foods and drinks. In this activity, students will create a standard curve that they will then use to measure the analyte concentration of unknown samples.
- Student or Professional
- High School
- STEM
- CHM
- CHM-090 Chemistry Concepts
- CHM-115 Concepts in Chemistry
- CHM-131 Introduction to Chemistry
- CHM-151 General Chemistry I
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