A Course of Instruction in Quantitative Chemical Analysis for Beginning Students: With Explanatory Notes, Questions and Analytical Problems (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George McPhail Smith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331391104 ISBN 13: 9780331391107

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

In this introductory guide, you will learn how to determine the amounts of elements and compounds in samples using two main methods: gravimetric and volumetric analysis.

It shows how to weigh samples, carry out precipitations, and use titration to find exact quantities.

Part I frames the fundamental ideas and practical steps that beginners should master. It emphasizes clean glassware, careful technique, and accurate records, so you can build a solid foundation for future analytical work. The text also highlights the role of laboratory discipline, method selection, and error awareness as you perform real experiments.
What you will experience

• Fundamentals of weighing, standard solutions, and measurement accuracy
• Procedures for precipitation, filtration, drying, and ignition of precipitates
• The setup and use of volumetric apparatus, including titration and end-point analysis
• Preparing samples and performing gravimetric and volumetric analyses with guided exercises

Ideal for readers who are beginning a course in quantitative analysis and want a practical, method-focused resource to build confidence and skill.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331391104
• ISBN 13: 9780331391107
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 235