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What physical properties can be measured in physical methods of quantitative analysis?
What physical properties can be measured in physical methods of quantitative analysis?
Density, refractive index, absorption or polarization of light, electromotive force, magnetic susceptibility, and others
What are the two major types of strictly chemical methods used in quantitative chemical analysis?
What are the two major types of strictly chemical methods used in quantitative chemical analysis?
Gravimetric analysis and volumetric, or titrimetric analysis
Why is a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods often necessary in an analysis?
Why is a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods often necessary in an analysis?
Qualitative methods are used for separating desired constituents from a sample, while quantitative methods are used for measuring the amounts present
What is the basic tool used in all quantitative analyses?
What is the basic tool used in all quantitative analyses?
How much more sensitive should the balance be for microanalyses compared to usual analytical work?
How much more sensitive should the balance be for microanalyses compared to usual analytical work?
What level of sensitivity is required for an analytical balance in usual analytical work?
What level of sensitivity is required for an analytical balance in usual analytical work?
What is the main principle behind titrimetric analysis?
What is the main principle behind titrimetric analysis?
Define titration.
Define titration.
What is a burette used for in titration?
What is a burette used for in titration?
When is the addition of titrating reagent stopped in a titration?
When is the addition of titrating reagent stopped in a titration?
What is the difference between the end point and the equivalence point in a titration?
What is the difference between the end point and the equivalence point in a titration?
How is the completion of the reaction marked in a titration?
How is the completion of the reaction marked in a titration?
