Forensic chemistry

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/forensic-chemistry

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What was Forensic chemistry's job?Routine instrument verification for accuracy and reliability
2. What is the scientific discipline?Application of chemistry and forensic toxicology in legal contexts
3. What is the key analytical instruments?HPLC, GC-MS, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, FTIR, TLC

Forensic Toxicology: The scientific study of poisons and their effects on living organisms within a legal framework.
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS): A powerful analytical technique used to separate, identify, and quantify chemical compounds in a sample.
Expert Witness: A person who is permitted to testify at a trial because of special knowledge or proficiency in a particular field relevant to the case.