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A researcher measured the absorbance and % transmittance of a blue dye at light wavelengths between 425 and 700 nm. the measurements were made every 25 nm in a spectrophotomter. how should she plot her data so she can determine the wavelengths of maximum absorbance and % transmittance?

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Answer;

Plot the absorbance and the % transmittance on the y-axis, and the wavelength in nm on the x-axis.

Step-by-step explanation;

Many compounds absorb ultraviolet (UV) or visible (Vis.) light. The amount of radiation absorbed may be measured in a number of ways:

  • Transmittance, T = P / P0
  • % Transmittance, %T = 100 T
  • Absorbance, A = log10 P0 / P;
  • etc.

In this case; the wavelengths of maximum absorbance and % transmittance can be determined by Plotting the absorbance and the % transmittance on the y-axis, and the wavelength in nm on the x-axis.

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She should plot her data where the y axis contains the absorbance values while the x-axis are the wavelengths. It should be that the dependent variable is always at the y-axis and the independent variable or the measurement that is manipulated is at the y-axis. Hope this helps.
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