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What preceded instrumental methods by a century or more?
What preceded instrumental methods by a century or more?
How were most analyses carried out in the early years of chemistry?
How were most analyses carried out in the early years of chemistry?
For qualitative analyses in classical methods, what were the separated components treated with?
For qualitative analyses in classical methods, what were the separated components treated with?
In which type of measurements was the mass of the analyte or some compound produced from the analyte determined?
In which type of measurements was the mass of the analyte or some compound produced from the analyte determined?
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What are classical methods sometimes called?
What are classical methods sometimes called?
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Which of the following is NOT a physical property used for quantitative analysis in instrumental methods?
Which of the following is NOT a physical property used for quantitative analysis in instrumental methods?
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What has led to the decreased use of classical methods in laboratories?
What has led to the decreased use of classical methods in laboratories?
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What is the purpose of modern instrumental methods of analysis?
What is the purpose of modern instrumental methods of analysis?
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What delayed the application of most phenomena underlying instrumental methods by scientists?
What delayed the application of most phenomena underlying instrumental methods by scientists?
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What does an analytical instrument do in the context of chemical analysis?
What does an analytical instrument do in the context of chemical analysis?
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Study Notes
Classical Methods vs. Instrumental Methods
- Classical methods preceded instrumental methods by a century or more.
Classical Methods
- Most analyses in early chemistry were carried out using classical methods.
- In qualitative analyses, separated components were treated with chemical reagents to produce visible changes, such as precipitation or color change.
- Classical methods involved gravimetric measurements, where the mass of the analyte or some compound produced from the analyte was determined.
Instrumental Methods
- Classical methods are sometimes called "wet chemistry" methods.
- The decreased use of classical methods in laboratories is due to the development of instrumental methods.
- Instrumental methods are used for quantitative analysis and measure physical properties such as absorbance, fluorescence, or conductivity, but not taste.
Purpose and Development of Instrumental Methods
- The purpose of modern instrumental methods is to provide rapid, accurate, and precise analysis of chemical compositions.
- The application of most phenomena underlying instrumental methods was delayed due to the limited understanding of the underlying scientific principles.
- An analytical instrument measures the physical or chemical properties of a sample to identify and quantify the analyte in the context of chemical analysis.
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Test your knowledge of chemical instrumentation with this quiz based on the book 'Principles of Instrumental Analysis'. It covers topics like classification of analytical methods and types of instrumental methods.
