If you are illuminating a specimen with ultraviolet light, into what kind of container should it be placed to make a measurement in a spectrophotometer?
A)in a basinette
B)in a special, flat-sided quartz container
C)in a borosilicate glass tube
D)in a special, flat-sided glass container
E)in a special, flat-sided plastic container

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A special, flat-sided quartz container is the best choice for measuring specimens illuminated with ultraviolet light in a spectrophotometer because quartz is transparent in the UV range, ensuring accurate readings. Glass and plastic are not transparent in the UV range and can absorb or scatter the light, leading to inaccurate readings. A basinette is not a suitable container for spectrophotometer measurements.

If You Are Illuminating a Specimen with Ultraviolet Light, into What