Gravimetric Flashcards
1
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Gravimetric Analysis
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Quantitative analysis technique in which substance being determined is converted to a solid and isolated, purified and reweighed.
2
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How is gravimetric analysis done
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By forming precipitates, removed by filtration dried and weighed. Drying and weighing are repeated until a constant mass is achieved.
3
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Dessicator
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Provides a dry atmosphere to cool down hot solids.
4
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Is volumetric or gravimetric analysis more accurate?
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Gravimetric if done right, as its possible to weigh out more accurately then measuring volumes