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Analytical chemistry

ICSE · Class 10 · Chemistry

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Introduction to Analytical Chemistry

  • Analytical chemistry deals with analysis of chemical substances to explore nature, composition and constitution
  • Two main types: Qualitative analysis (what is present) and Quantitative analysis (how much is present)
  • Qualitative analysis determines nature and quality of substance under examination
2

Colour of Salts and Their Solutions

  • Salts are ionic compounds consisting of cations (positive ions) and anions (negative ions)
  • Cations are basic radicals (come from base), anions are acidic radicals (come from acid)
  • Colour of salt is due to presence of coloured ions
3

Action of Ammonium Hydroxide (NH₄OH)

  • NH₄OH is an important reagent in qualitative analysis
  • Used for precipitation of metal cations as hydroxides
  • Used for formation of complex salts with certain metals
4

Action of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)

  • NaOH is largely used for precipitation of insoluble hydroxides from metallic salt solutions
  • Formation and colour of precipitates help in identification of metal ions
  • Some precipitated hydroxides dissolve in excess NaOH forming soluble complex salts

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The color of a saltNH₄OH is used to precipitate metalNaOH also precipitates metal hydroxidesCertain metal hydroxides dissolve in excessAmphoteric substances show both basic

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