1. Discuss between qualitative and quatitative analysis.

Quantitative Research is considered to have as its main purpose the quantification of data. This allows
generalizations of results from a sample to an entire population of interest and the measurement of the
incidence of various views and opinions in a given sample. Yet, quantitative research is not infrequently
followed by qualitative research which then aims to explore select findings further.
Qualitative research is considered to be particularly suitable for gaining an in-depth understanding of
underlying reasons and motivations. It provides insights into the setting of a problem. At the same time,
it frequently generates ideas and hypotheses for later quantitative research.

2. The label on a plant food reads 23-19-17. What does it mean?

Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (or N, P and K respectively) are required by all plants and affect
plant growth in rather specific ways. "Balanced plant foods" contain all three of these nutrients in various
proportions, depending on how they will be needed.
The package label displays a three-number formula (such as 8-10-6 or 12-12-12) identifying the
percentage of each nutrient in that blend of plant food. The first number in the formula always stands for
nitrogen, which promotes greenery and leafy growth in plants.
The second number is the percentage of phosphorus, used by plants in roots, flowers, fruits and seeds.
The third number represents the amount of potassium or potash in the plant food. This nutrient is
required for healthy stems and proper growth.

3. What is the percent P in MgNH4PO4.6H2O?

Mass of P = 32
Mass of MgNH4PO4.6H2O= 245.4
The percent of P = (32/245.4)*100= 13.04

4. What is the percent sulphate in CuSO4.5HO?

Mass of sulphate=96
Mass of CuSO4.5HO=249.72
Percent of sulphate=(96/249.72)*100=38.44

5. What is percent P2O5 in Mg2P2O7?

Mass of P2O5 =142

Mass of Mg2P2O7 =222.5533
Percent P2O5= (142/222.5533)*100= 63.8

6. Today sodium content in food is an important health concern.How many milligrams of sodium are
present in one ounce of table salt(NaCl)

1 oz = 1 ounce = 28.35 gram 

 convert 28.35 gram of NaCl to moles 

(28.35 gram NaCl)/(58.44 g/mol) = 0.4851 moles NaCl

 there is one mole of sodium (Na) in 1 mole of NaCl; so 

0.4851 moles NaCl => 0.4851 moles Na 

calculate the mass of sodium in 0.4851 moles Na 

(0.4851 moles Na)*(22.990 g/mol) = 11.15 grams Na 

convert grams to milligrams 

(11.15 grams Na)*(1000 mg/g) = 1115 mg Na