Analytical chemistry
ICSE · Class 10 · Chemistry
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Get startedWhat is analytical chemistry?
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The branch of chemistry which deals with the analysis of a chemical substance or its solution to explore its nature, composition and constitution is called Analytical chemistry.
What is qualitative analysis?
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In qualitative analysis, the nature and quality of the substance under examination are determined.
What is quantitative analysis?
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It deals with the determination of constituents of a chemical substance or mixture.
Why is a salt coloured or colourless?
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The colour of a salt is due to the presence of a coloured ion in it. Ions of normal elements are colourless, while ions of transitional elements, lanthanides and actinides are generally coloured. Exam…
What are basic radical and acidic radical?
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A positively charged ion is called a cation or a basic radical because it comes from the base during neutralisation. A negatively charged ion is called an anion or an acidic radical because it comes f…
What is precipitation in chemistry?
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Precipitation is the process which involves the formation of an insoluble substance on mixing two or more solutions together. The insoluble substance formed is called a precipitate.
What is the use of ammonium hydroxide in qualitative analysis?
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Ammonium hydroxide is used for precipitation of metal cations, formation of complex salts, making the medium weakly basic, and providing ammonia.
What happens when calcium chloride solution is treated with ammonium hydroxide?
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CaCl2 + 2NH4OH → Ca(OH)2 ↓ (dull white) + 2NH4Cl. A dull white precipitate of calcium hydroxide is formed and it remains insoluble in excess ammonium hydroxide.
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