Question

Why do we use atomic absorption spectroscopy?

Answer 1

Solution :-

Atomic absorption spectroscopy is the analytical process which used to determine the quantitative analysis of the chemical elements by the absorption of the optical radiation by the free atoms.

In the atomic absorption spectroscopy the absorbance the standard solution with known concentration of the analyte is determined first then using that reference concentration then absorbance of the unknown solutions were determined from which the concentration of the unknown sample can be determined easily.

At the particular wavelength the absorbance of the solution depends on the concentration.

Electrons from the atomizers are promoted to higher energy levels for short period of time by absorbing the specific amount of the energy. Each element corresponds to a specific wavelength therefore this absorbance is converted to the concentration.

Therefore by using the atomic absorption spectroscopy we can determine the concentrations of the unknown solutions.