Analytical Chemistry Flashcards
What does ‘Analytical Chemistry’ mean ?
concerned with finding out the identities and quantities of the different chemical components which a substance contains.
What are the applications of analytical chemistry ?
Chemistry, Medicine, Forensic Science, Metallurgy, Environmentally and Pharmacology.
What are the two types of chemical analysis ?
Qualitative analysis and Quantitative analysis
What is ‘Qualitative analysis’ ?
Identifies which compounds are present
What is ‘Quantitative analysis’ ?
Measures the proportion of compound in the sample
Definition of ‘Component’
Chemical compound, ion or element .ie. all components together are material being analysed.
Definition of ‘Sample’
A smaller representative part of the material to be analysed.
Definition of ‘Analyte’
The particular component to be identified or measured
Definition of ‘Interference’
Any process or component that causes the wrong answer from chemical analysis to be obtained
What is the Analyte, sample and interference in the determination of Calcium in seawater ?
Analyte- Calcium
Sample- Seawater
Interference- Water, Na2+ …
What is the typical process for chemical analysis ?
- Take a sample
- Prepare for analysis (dissolve or dilute)
- Remove/compensate for interference if present
- Identify or measure analyte
- Calculate and report result
What are the five types of chemical analysis ?
- Gravimetric analysis
- Titrimetric analysis
- Spectroscopic analysis
- Electrochemical analysis
- Radiochemical analysis
What are the steps in Gravimetric analysis?
- Dissolve solid (soluble salt) and other chemical species
- Add solution
- Filter and weigh the solid
What is Gravimetric analysis ?
Measure the mass of compound (analyte)
What is titrimetric analysis ?
Measure the quantity of a reagent that reacts with the analyte
What another term for titrimetric analysis ?
Volumetric analysis
What is spectroscopic analysis ?
Measure the intensity of electromagnetic radiation absorbed or emitted by the analyte
What is electrochemical analysis ?
Measure the current, voltage or conductivity due to the presence of the analyte.
What is Radio chemical analysis ?
Measure the nuclear radiation (no. of radioactive particles) emitted by the analyte.
Definition of ‘Accuracy’
The closeness of a measurement to the ‘true’ result
Definition of ‘Precision’
The closeness of a series of measurement to each other
What is the ‘titrant’ ?
the reagent (in the burette)
What is the titrand ?
the analyte (in the conical flask)
What are the three Ion Combination reactions ?
- Acid-base reaction
- Precipitation reaction
- Complexation reactions
What is the aim of an ‘Acid-base reaction’ ?
To change the pH
What is the aim of ‘Precipitation reaction’ ?
To form a solid