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Methodology for Chemical Analysis

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Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis

Modern technology provides us with very accurate instruments that we can use to detect and analyse elements and compounds. Instrumental methods have advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional methods:

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Advantages of instrumental methods

  • Greater sensitivity and accuracy.
  • Quicker at producing results.
  • Able to analyse tiny samples.
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Disadvantages of instrumental methods

  • The instruments are often expensive.
  • You need to go through special training to operate the instruments.
  • The results are often only useful when compared to data from known substances.

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1Atomic Structure

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3Quantitative Chemistry

4Chemical Changes

5Energy Changes

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7Organic Chemistry

8Chemical Analysis

9Chemistry of the Atmosphere

10Using Resources

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