Organic pollutants - equation Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is meant by a fraction of something?
A
how much of the pollutant is present in one phase relative to other phases.
2
Q
A
3
Q
What is the relationship between the retardation of a pollutant and its fraction in water?
A
↑↓ Fraction in water ↓↑ Retardation
4
Q
Relationship between
- Pollutant speed
- Speed of water
- Fraction of a pollutant in water
A
5
Q
Relationship between
- Pollutant speed
- Speed of water
- Retardation
A
Pollutant speed is R times slower than the water
6
Q
A factor of x means:
A
x times bigger
