AES Homework Q: Detection Limit Value?

[ssb]

Homework Statement

I was given a problem with some calculations that were made by AES.

I know that I am suppose to plug in the equations into some of my beers law formulas but the question given says that in one test the AES readings were below the detection limit. Should I put in a 1 or a 0 for that part of the formula if the readings were below detection limit?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I would assume that you are to put 1 in for this value as to avoid having a zero in the denominator and/or multiplying the whole equation by zero... but who knows.

 

[chemisttree]

I would discard that datapoint.

 

[Blueshift5]

I would recommend consulting with your instructor or referencing any additional instructions or guidelines provided with the problem. In general, when dealing with values below the detection limit, it is common to use a value of 1 or a small positive number instead of a zero, to avoid any mathematical errors. However, it ultimately depends on the specific context and instructions of the problem. It is always best to clarify any uncertainties with your instructor or peers.