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CH3041
THE AIM
• The aim of a
chemical analysis is generally to
quantify the presence of either:
a) a natural
chemical, to confirm a natural
level or determine an un-natural level
level or determine an un-natural level
b) to identify a foreign
chemical which has
been introduced into the environment.
been introduced into the environment.
• The first step in an environmental analysis is sample collection.
• To collect representative
samples background information must be collected on the physical environment and any interactions with biotic life that may influence the chemical analysis.
