Practice question

A photoionization detector (PID) is best described as an instrument that detects:

  1. The percentage of oxygen in an atmosphere
  2. Many volatile organic compounds by ionizing them with ultraviolet light
  3. Only the lower explosive limit of methane
  4. Gamma radiation dose rate

Answer: B — Many volatile organic compounds by ionizing them with ultraviolet light

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