Types of Chemical Analysis
1. What is Chemical Analysis? Chemical Analysis is a branch of Analytical Chemistry that deals with identifying what substances are present (qualitative analysis) and how much of each substance is present (quantitative analysis) in a sample. In simple words: ๐ It tells you “What is inside a material and in what amount.” 2. Types of Chemical Analysis a) Qualitative Analysis Focus: Identification of substances Example: Checking whether iron, calcium, or chloride is present in water. b) Quantitative Analysis Focus: Measurement of quantity Example: Determining that water contains 20 mg/L calcium. 3. Methods of Chemical Analysis 1. Classical Methods These are traditional techniques: Gravimetric Analysis – measuring mass Volumetric Analysis – measuring volume (titration) 2. Instrumental Methods Modern and highly accurate: Spectroscopy Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Electrochemical Analysis 4. Why is Chemical Analysis Done? 1. Quality Control Ensures products meet standards (cement, ...