Prelims: CHEM 401 Analytical Chemistry Lecture Review Flashcards
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ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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Is a branch of chemistry involved with the analysis of
chemical substances
Characterization of matter
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ANALYSIS
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Originates from Greek words ‘Ana’ meaning ‘up’ and
‘lyein’ meaning ‘loosen’
* loosen up or separate into parts
Defined as the identification and determination of
the relative amounts of one or more components in a
mixture