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Chemistry

UV-Vis Spectroscopy

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UV-Vis spectroscopy can detect concentrations as low as parts per million (ppm) and is used in everything from drug testing to water quality monitoring.

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Why do leaves appear green? The answer lies in how they absorb and reflect light—a principle harnessed by UV-Vis spectroscopy to identify and measure substances.