Analytical Chemistry Quiz

What is the central science that is the focus of chemistry?

• Biology

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Geology

What is the main focus of Analytical Chemistry?

• Studying properties of matter

• Determining the composition of matter

• Studying matter

• Exploring the behavior of matter

What is the role of an analyst in Analytical Chemistry?

• Performing experiments

• Conducting analysis on a sample

• Studying chemical reactions

• Developing new chemicals

What is the analyte in the analysis of a commercial brand of white vinegar?

• Acetic acid

• Water

• Sodium chloride

• Ethanol

What is the main objective of conducting an analysis on a sample?

• To determine the color of the sample

• To study the physical state of the sample

• To identify the components of the sample

• To measure the volume of the sample

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative analysis?

• Qualitative analysis measures the amount of analyte, while quantitative analysis identifies the components of the sample

• Qualitative analysis identifies the components of the sample, while quantitative analysis measures the amount of analyte

• There is no difference between qualitative and quantitative analysis

• Qualitative analysis is used in chemistry, while quantitative analysis is used in biology

What is the main focus of gravimetric methods in Analytical Chemistry?

• Measuring the volume of the sample

• Determining the volume of a solution

• Determining the mass of the analyte

• Measuring the intensity of light

What is the purpose of electroanalytical methods in Analytical Chemistry?

• Measuring the volume of the sample

• Measuring the intensity of light

• Measuring electrical properties of the sample

• Measuring the color of the sample

What does the term 'proximate analysis' involve in Analytical Chemistry?

• Measuring the amount of all constituents present in the sample

• Measuring the intensity of light

• Measuring the amount of selected constituents in the sample

• Measuring the volume of the sample

What is the main focus of spectroscopic methods in Analytical Chemistry?

• Determining the mass of the analyte

• Measuring the volume of the sample

• Measuring the intensity of light

• Measuring electrical properties of the sample