Question 4008 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam
A colorimeter measures the concentration of a substance by
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Correct answer to question 4008
- B: the amount of light absorbed by the colored solution
Explanation
The instrument compares the light absorbed against a calibration. The intensity of color is proportional to the concentration.
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