Question 1

Briefly explain how you can use the GC spectrum to determine that a sample is an accelerant and the class / type of accelerant present.

Accepted Answer

Gas chromatography (GC) can be used to d

Question 2

Which of the following may be used as an accelerant?

Accepted Answer

A)  gasoline 
B)  dynamite 
C)  cotton fiber 
D)  chlorine gas 
A)  gasoline 
B)  dynamite 
C)  cotton fiber 
D)  chlorine gas

Question 3

What chemical technique(s) would be appropriate to use to determine the identity of an explosive?

Accepted Answer

To determine the identity of an explosiv

Question 4

Explain how you would process a crime scene of suspected arson in terms of the evidence to collect and what to look for in processing. What can help you to determine if the crime was arson or not?

Accepted Answer

Processing a crime scene of suspected ar

Question 5

Which of the following is a low explosive?

Accepted Answer

A)  black powder 
B)  TNT 
C)  ANFO 
D)  PETN 
A)  black powder 
B)  TNT 
C)  ANFO 
D)  PETN

Question 6

How should fire debris is a case of suspected arson be collected?

Accepted Answer

In the case of suspected arson, the coll

Question 7

What evidence would you seek to collect in an investigation of an intentional explosion?

Accepted Answer

In an investigation of an intentional ex

Briefly explain how you can use the GC spectrum to determine that a sample is an accelerant and the class / type of accelerant present.

Which of the following may be used as an accelerant?

What chemical technique(s) would be appropriate to use to determine the identity of an explosive?

Explain how you would process a crime scene of suspected arson in terms of the evidence to collect and what to look for in processing. What can help you to determine if the crime was arson or not?

Which of the following is a low explosive?

How should fire debris is a case of suspected arson be collected?

What evidence would you seek to collect in an investigation of an intentional explosion?

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Exam 14: Arson and Explosives

Briefly explain how you can use the GC spectrum to determine that a sample is an accelerant and the class / type of accelerant present.

Which of the following may be used as an accelerant?

What chemical technique(s) would be appropriate to use to determine the identity of an explosive?

Explain how you would process a crime scene of suspected arson in terms of the evidence to collect and what to look for in processing. What can help you to determine if the crime was arson or not?

Which of the following is a low explosive?

How should fire debris is a case of suspected arson be collected?

What evidence would you seek to collect in an investigation of an intentional explosion?

An Introduction to Forensic Chemistry and Physical Evidence

Chemical Tests

The Microscope

Light Spectroscopy

Advanced Spectroscopy

Chromatography

Inorganic Poisons and Contaminants

Controlled Substances

Toxicology

Trace Evidence

Questioned Documents and Impression Evidence

Latent Print Development

Firearms

Cbrne Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives

Environmental Forensics

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