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POST-Lab

Solutions

1. Describe the color changes you observed in 6. Did any of the samples include all three
each test elements?
Sodium rhodizonate: red reaction, Answers will vary.
Diphenylamine: immediate blue reaction.
7. Did any of the spectra contain only two of
2. Which swabs tested positive for gunshot residue? the elements? If so, which element was
Male right palm: 1-1, Male right web: 1-2 missing?
Yes, barium was missing from several of the
particles.
3. Which swabs tested negative for gunshot residue?
Male left web: 1-3, All female swabs: 2-1, 2-2, 2-3
8. Based on the images and the spectra, which
particles did your group identify to be
4. What does this evidence mean in terms of the gunshot residue?
crime? What possible scenario could account Answers will vary.
for the presence of gunshot residue (or lack
thereof) on the above surfaces?
Answers will vary. 9. In your opinion, what were the events
surrounding the crime?
Answers will vary.
5. What three elements are required for a
particle to be identified as gunshot residue?
Barium, Antimony, Lead

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