Question 4005 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam

Free chlorine in a water sample is most often measured in the field with

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Correct answer to question 4005

  • D: a colorimeter using the DPD method

Explanation

The DPD reagent reacts with free chlorine to make a pink color whose intensity is read on a colorimeter. Total chlorine uses additional reagent (potassium iodide).

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