Gravimetric Analysis (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

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Gravimetric Analysis
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Gravimetric analysis definition

Method to find substance amounts by measuring their masses

Type of technique: gravimetric analysis

Quantitative

Percentage of component formula

mass of componenttotal mass×100\frac{\text{mass of component}}{\text{total mass}} \times 100

First step in gravimetric analysis

Weigh starting sample carefully and record mass

Key requirement for accuracy in gravimetric analysis

Complete separation of components

Mining application of gravimetric analysis

Determine if mineral deposit is economically viable

Required state of components before weighing

Completely dry

Acceptable experimental error in gravimetric analysis

Less than 1%

Meaning of 'gravimetric'

Measuring by weight or mass

Basis for separation in gravimetric analysis

Unique properties of components

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