Dissolved Oxygen : Chemistry Theory

Review Questions for "Chemical Theory for Dissolved Oxygen Kits"

Try answering the following review questions. If you have trouble, all the answers can be found by re-reading the previous section.

  1. What is the technical name for the dissolved oxygen test?

  2. What chemical is actually measured in the last step of the DO test?

  3. Balance the reaction equation for the mixing of Packets # 1 and # 2 of the DO Test.

    MnSO4 + LiOH --> Mn(OH)2 +Li2SO4

  4. Name each chemical in the reaction equation for DO Packets #1 and #2.

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