Quantitative Chemical Analysis Overview

Density, refractive index, absorption or polarization of light, electromotive force, magnetic susceptibility, and others

Gravimetric analysis and volumetric, or titrimetric analysis

Qualitative methods are used for separating desired constituents from a sample, while quantitative methods are used for measuring the amounts present

<p>Analytical balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>About 1,000 times more sensitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>0.1 milligram (about 0.000004 ounce)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Determining the amount of a substance by measuring the volume it occupies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Titration is the process of determining the quantity of a constituent in a sample by adding an exactly known quantity of another substance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To gradually add a standard solution of titrating reagent to the sample.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the equivalence point is reached.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The titration error.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By observing a signal such as a color change of an indicator.</p> Signup and view all the answers