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QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS (Hint: Use appropriate
Web sites whenever applicable)
1. What are the hazardous characteristics described in SW-846? Which method in SW-846
is used to test toxicity characteristic of wastes?
2. Which of the following is used for the acid digestion of samples containing metals:
(a) EPA 3000 series; (b) EPA 3510 series; (c) EPA 3540 series; (d) EPA 3560 series.
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