Name two types of line sources that are commonly used in atomic absorption spectroscopy. Suggest two elements that can be determined by each type of the line sources as mentioned in part (a)(i) above.

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Atomic spectroscopy is a type of spectroscopic technique that is used for both quantitative
and qualitative analysis of an element present in a sample. The atomic absorption lines are
very narrow and the line emitted by the radiation source must be the same as the element to be
analyzed.
(i)
(ii)
Name two types of line sources that are commonly used in atomic absorption
spectroscopy.
Suggest two elements that can be determined by each type of the line sources as
mentioned in part (a)(i) above.
Transcribed Image Text:Atomic spectroscopy is a type of spectroscopic technique that is used for both quantitative and qualitative analysis of an element present in a sample. The atomic absorption lines are very narrow and the line emitted by the radiation source must be the same as the element to be analyzed. (i) (ii) Name two types of line sources that are commonly used in atomic absorption spectroscopy. Suggest two elements that can be determined by each type of the line sources as mentioned in part (a)(i) above.
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