Tutorial: Introduction for Analytical Chemistry 2013

1. What is chemical analysis?

2. Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative analysis
3. Give 7 steps in performing any chemical analysis
4. Name four (4) factor to be consider when choosing the right method to be used
5. What is sampling? Explain the purpose of sampling
6. An analyst wants to know the level of pesticide residue on the leaves of tobacco plants
grown in 100 m2 plot of land. Describe the correct sampling procedure that should be
carried out.
7. Once sampling process has been carried out, an analyst must make sure that the
sample is carefully preserved so as to prevent the loss of analytes. Suggest the causes
for the losses and give three ways to overcome the problems.
8. A river water samples was collected a week before it was analysed for a trace level of
metals. Discuss the problem encountered during storage of the sample and ways to
overcome the problem.
9. What is the purpose of drying a sample? List two problems that arise during the drying
process.
10. Define the following terms:
a. Replicate sample
b. Aqua regia
c. Sample dissolution
d. Dry ashing
11. Give any three precautions to minimise errors in measuring a mass of an object.
Explain each answer.
12. Volumetric flask and burette are two important volumetric glassware used in
laboratory. Describe in detail the function of each glassware
13. Explain the difference between distilled and deionised water.
14. Chemical reagents in the laboratory can be classified into various grades. Name and
explain the use of two major chemical grades that you know.
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Tutorial: Introduction for Analytical Chemistry 2013

15. Differentiate between transfer pipette and Mohr pipette?

16. Give two example of cleaning solution
17. Describe two processes that are usually carried out during sample preparation
18. What is significant figure? Give answer to the following calculations in the correct
significant figures.
a. 4.62 + 0.023
b. 3.142 X 6.82
19. Why must volumetric glassware be calibrated before use?
20. A student uses a 100 mL volumetric flask to measure out 100 mL solution and transfer
in into another vessel. Explain what is wrong with the procedure?

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