(i) Explain why Beer's Law breaks down when absorbance values are < 0.005. (ii) Explain the operation of a calcium source used in atomic absorbance spectroscopy. (iii) Explain why the calcium source described above will not operate for the quantification of magnesium.

(i) Explain why Beer's Law breaks down when absorbance values are < 0.005. (ii) Explain the operation of a calcium source used in atomic absorbance spectroscopy. (iii) Explain why the calcium source described above will not operate for the quantification of magnesium.

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(i) Explain why Beer's Law breaks down when absorbance values are < 0.005.
(ii) Explain the operation of a calcium source used in atomic absorbance spectroscopy.
(iii)
Explain why the calcium source described above will not operate for the quantification of
magnesium.

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