Tutorial 1: introduction to Analytical Chemistry

1. Differentiate between the following pairs of terms; (10)

i) Reagent grade and primary standard grade
ii) Procedure and protocol
iii) Qualitative and quantitative analysis.
iv) Gravimetric and volumetric methods of analysis.
v) Technique and method.

2. State six rules observed when selecting and handling reagents and chemicals in the
laboratory. (4)

3. Discuss the reasons why the following precautions are important when using an analytical
balance.
i) Always allow an object that has been heated to return to room temperature before
heating. (1)

ii) Use tongs to transfer weighing boats or polytopes to analytical balance. (½)

iii) Use a camel’s hair brush to remove any dust or spilled material
(½)

4. Describe five (5) general rules to be observed for proper maintaining of a laboratory
notebook (5)

5. Differentiate between the following pairs of terms; (4)

i) Anayte and matrix
ii) Method and procedure
6 List and discuss the parameters considered in the design criteria for developing a method.
(20)

7. Discuss the types of quantitative methods used in analytical chemistry. (4)

8. State seven general rules to be observed when working with an analytical balance
regardless of make or model. (7)

9 State thirteen (13) rules one needs to adhere to in order to prevent or minimize the effect
of accidents in the laboratories. (3)

10. State at least eight requirements of a primary standard solution. (8)