Which method is more precise, a standard addition or a direct calibration? Justify your answer.
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Then, we measure the response of the unknown sample and compare it to the calibration curve to determine its concentration. This method assumes that the matrix of the sample and the standards are identical, and any matrix effects are negligible. In a standard Show more…
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