Chemistry GCSE
Identification by comparison with reference data
What Identification by comparison with reference data means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Identification by comparison with reference data
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The sample's chart or table is compared with a reference set in the same form, matching line positions or wavelengths rather than brightness alone.
Topics that use Identification by comparison with reference data
- Flame emission spectroscopy (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Atomic emission
- Excitation and emission
- Experimental sequence
- Identification of elements
- Instrumental analysis
- Line spectra
- Measurement of concentration
- Calibration
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