What is Analytical Chemistry?

Analytical chemistry involves the separation, identification, and the quantification of matter. It involves the use of classical methods along with modern methods involving the use of scientific instruments.

Analytical chemistry involves the following methods:

• The process of separation isolates the required chemical species which is to be analysed from a mixture.
• The identification of the analyte substance is achieved via the method of qualitative analysis.
• The concentration of the analyte in a given mixture can be determined with the method of quantitative analysis.

Today, the field of analytical chemistry generally involves the use of modern, sophisticated instruments. However, the principles upon which these instruments are built can be traced to more traditional techniques.