The Elements Chemical Arithmetic: A Short System of Elementary Qualitative Analysis (Classic Reprint)

Enhance your chemistry toolkit with a compact guide to elementary qualitative analysis.

This practical companion covers chemical arithmetic and a hands-on system for identifying common substances, helping students connect theory with real experiments.

This edition focuses on approachable, classroom-friendly methods. It includes clear rules, worked problems, and a streamlined set of qualitative tests that many school laboratories can provide. It can be used alongside standard descriptive chemistry texts, and sections can be studied independently.

• Foundational rules and principles for chemical arithmetic and analysis
• Step-by-step methods for separating and identifying common metals and acids
• Reagent guidance and typical reaction results to observe in the lab
• Practical test procedures you can perform with standard school equipment

Ideal for students and instructors seeking a concise, practical approach to qualitative analysis, this book pairs with broader chemistry courses to reinforce lab skills and problem-solving.