Quantitative - Chemical Analysis
Used to separate complex mixtures (like blood or soil) before quantifying the individual components, often using techniques like HPLC or Gas Chromatography. The General Process A typical analysis follows a strict logical flow: Sampling: Obtaining a representative piece of the whole.
These use the interaction of light with matter. Tools like UV-Vis or Atomic Absorption spectroscopy measure how much light a sample absorbs to determine its concentration. Quantitative Chemical Analysis
This field is the backbone of many industries, from ensuring the safety of drinking water to measuring the dosage of active ingredients in pharmaceuticals. Core Methods of Analysis Used to separate complex mixtures (like blood or
Removing substances that might mess up the measurement. Tools like UV-Vis or Atomic Absorption spectroscopy measure
Using stoichiometry and statistics to turn raw data into a meaningful result (like "0.05 mg/L").
Using one of the methods above to get raw data.