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| ** What is *statistical treatment of data*? | ** It is the process of applying statistical methods to analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions from experimental or observed data. *Example:* Determining if two sets of chemical test results significantly differ using a t-test. --- |
| ** What is a *confidence interval (CI)*? | ** A range of values within which the true population mean is expected to lie with a certain probability (confidence level). **Formula:** ( CI = \bar{x} \pm t_{(\alpha/2, n-1)} \frac{s}{\sqrt{n}} ) |
| ** What are *confidence limits*? | ** The upper and lower boundaries of the confidence interval. **Formulas:** Lower = ( \bar{x} - t_{(\alpha/2)} \frac{s}{\sqrt{n}} ) Upper = ( \bar{x} + t_{(\alpha/2)} \frac{s}{\sqrt{n}} ) |
| ** What are *scientific or statistical tests*? | ** Tools to determine whether observed data differences are real or due to random chance. *Example:* Using a t-test to check if two lab methods yield different mean results. --- |
| ** What is the *Q-Test* used for? | ** To determine whether a suspected outlier in a small dataset should be rejected. **Formula:** ( Q = \frac{|\text{suspect} - \text{nearest}|}{\text{range}} ) |
| ** When do you use the *F-Test*? | ** To compare the **variances** (precision) of two methods or data sets. **Formula:** ( F = \frac{s_1^2}{s_2^2} ) where ( s_1^2 ≥ s_2^2 ) *Example:* ( s_1 = 0.25, s_2 = 0.15 → F = (0.25)^2/(0.15)^2 = 2.78 ). Compare to ( F_{crit} ). --- |
| ** What does it mean if ( F_{calc} > F_{crit} )? | ** The two variances are **significantly different** (precision not the same). *Example:* If ( F_{calc} = 4.1 > F_{crit} = 3.89 ) → Reject H₀. --- |
| ** What is a *t-Test* used for? | ** To determine whether two means are significantly different. *Example:* Compare two instruments’ results for the same measurement. --- |
| ** Formula for *one-sample t-test*? | ** ( t = \frac{\bar{x} - \mu}{s/\sqrt{n}} ) *Example:* Sample mean = 10.2, μ = 10.0, s = 0.2, n = 5 → ( t = (10.2-10.0)/(0.2/√5) = 2.24 ) --- |
| ** Formula for *two-sample (independent) t-test*? | ** ( t = \frac{|\bar{x}_1 - \bar{x}_2|}{s_p \sqrt{\frac{1}{n_1} + \frac{1}{n_2}}} ), where ( s_p = \sqrt{\frac{(n_1-1)s_1^2+(n_2-1)s_2^2}{n_1+n_2-2}} ). *Example:* Compare mean yields of two reaction methods. --- |
| ** What is *ANOVA (Analysis of Variance)* used for? | ** To test if **three or more means** are significantly different. **Formula (concept):** ( F = \frac{\text{Variance between groups}}{\text{Variance within groups}} ) |
| ** What does ( F_{calc} > F_{crit} ) mean in ANOVA? | |
| ** What is a *one-tailed test*? | ** A test that checks for a difference in **one direction only** (greater or less). *Example:* “Is method A more accurate than method B?” → one-tailed right test. --- |
| ** What is a *two-tailed test*? | ** Tests for any difference, **regardless of direction**. *Example:* “Is there a difference between methods A and B?” → two-tailed test. --- |
| ** How to know whether to use one-tailed or two-tailed? | * Use **one-tailed** when expecting a directional effect (increase/decrease). * Use **two-tailed** when testing for any change. *Example:* “Better” or “worse” → one-tailed; “different” → two-tailed. --- |
| ** What is a *comparison of two experimental means*? | ** Evaluating whether the means of two experiments differ significantly. *Example:* Comparing average absorbance of two instruments. |
| ** When do you use a *paired t-test*? | ** When two measurements are made on the **same sample** (before/after). **Formula:** ( t = \frac{\bar{d}}{s_d / \sqrt{n}} ) *Example:* Measure pollutant level before and after filtration. --- |
| ** What are *outliers*? | ** Data points that differ markedly from others and can distort analysis. *Example:* One temperature reading is much higher than all others. --- |
| ** What are the common *tests for outliers*? | 1. Q-Test (small n) 2. Dixon’s Test (n < 30) 3. Grubbs’ Test (larger n) --- |
| ** What is the *Dixon’s Q Test*? | ** Used for small samples (n < 30) to detect a single outlier. **Formula:** ( Q = \frac{|x_{suspect} - x_{nearest}|}{x_{max} - x_{min}} ) *Example:* If ( Q_{calc} = 0.69 ) and ( Q_{crit} = 0.64 ), then reject the outlier. --- |
| ** What is the *Grubbs’ Test*? | ** Used to detect a single outlier in larger samples. **Formula:** ( G = \frac{|x_i - \bar{x}|}{s} ) *Example:* Mean = 10.0, s = 0.5, suspect = 11.2 → ( G = (11.2 - 10.0)/0.5 = 2.4 ). Compare with ( G_{crit} ): if 2.4 > 2.29 → reject outlier. --- |
| ** What does *α (alpha)* represent? | ** The **significance level**, i.e., the probability of rejecting a true null hypothesis (Type I error). *Example:* α = 0.05 → 5% chance of error. --- |
| ** What does *p-value* mean? | ** The probability that the observed difference occurred by chance. * If p < α → reject H₀ (significant) * If p > α → fail to reject H₀ (not significant) --- |
| ** Difference between *precision* and *accuracy*? | * **Precision**: how close measurements are to each other (F-test). * **Accuracy**: how close measurements are to the true value (t-test). *Example:* Repeatedly hitting the same wrong target = precise but not accurate. --- |
| Summry | * **Q-Test / Dixon / Grubbs** → Detect outlier * **F-Test** → Compare variances (precision) * **t-Test** → Compare means (accuracy) * **Paired t-Test** → Compare before/after data * **ANOVA** → Compare 3+ means |
| What is qualitative analysis ? | It deals with the identification of elements, species, or compounds present in a sample. Example: Detecting the presence of chloride ions using silver nitrate. --- |
| What is quantitative analysis ? | It deals with determining the amounts (absolute or relative) of elements, species, or compounds in a sample. Example: Measuring how many grams of sodium chloride are in a saline solution. --- |
| What are analytes ? | The constituents of interest in a sample — the substances being measured or identified. Example: In testing for sugar in juice, sugar is the analyte. --- |
| What is the matrix of a sample? | All other components in the sample except for the analyte . Example: In a blood glucose test, blood plasma is the matrix. --- |
| What is analysis in chemistry? | A process that provides chemical or physical information about the constituents in a sample or about the sample itself. Example: Determining the chemical composition of an alloy. --- |
| What is a determination ? | An analysis performed to find the identity, concentration, or properties of an analyte. Example: Determining the percent purity of calcium carbonate in a tablet. --- |
| What is a measurement ? | The experimental determination of an analyte’s chemical or physical properties. Example: Measuring absorbance of a dye solution at 600 nm. --- |
| What is a technique in analytical chemistry? | A chemical or physical principle that can be used to analyze a sample. Example: Titration, spectrophotometry, and electrolysis are analytical techniques. --- |
| What is a method ? | A specific means for analyzing a sample for a particular analyte in a given matrix. Example: A method for measuring calcium in milk using atomic absorption spectroscopy. --- |
| What is a procedure ? | A set of written directions describing how to analyze a sample. Example: Step-by-step lab manual for determining dissolved oxygen in water. --- |
| What is a protocol ? | A set of stringent, standardized guidelines that must be followed exactly during an analysis. Example: Government-approved environmental testing procedures for pollutants. --- |
| What are the two measurements commonly used in quantitative analysis ? | 1. Mass or volume of the sample analyzed (classical methods). 2. A measurable quantity proportional to the amount of analyte, such as mass, volume, light intensity, or electrical charge (instrumental methods). |
| What is a gravimetric method ? | are quantitative methods that are based on determining the mass of a pure compound to which the analyte is chemically related. There are several analytical methods that are based on mass measurements. |
| What is a volumetric method ? | Determination of analyte quantity by measuring the volume of reagent required to react completely with the analyte. Example: Titrating NaOH with HCl to find concentration. --- |
| What are electroanalytical methods ? | Instrumental methods that measure electrical properties such as potential, current, resistance, or charge. Example: Using a pH meter or potentiometer to determine ion concentration. --- |
| What are spectroscopic methods ? | Instrumental methods based on the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and analyte atoms or molecules , or on emission of radiation by analytes. Example: Measuring absorbance using UV-Vis spectrophotometry. --- |
| What is the main difference between classical and instrumental methods of quantitative analysis? | Classical methods : Use direct mass or volume measurements (e.g., gravimetry, titration). Instrumental methods : Use instruments to measure properties related to analyte amount (e.g., absorbance, voltage, current). |
| What is a confidence interval (CI) ? | A range of values within which the true population mean likely lies. Formula: ( \bar{x} \pm t_{(\alpha/2, n-1)} \frac{s}{\sqrt{n}} ) Example: (23.7, 26.7) for a 95% CI. --- |
| What is a Q-Test used for? | Detecting an outlier in a small dataset . Formula: ( Q = \frac{|\text{suspect} - \text{nearest}|}{\text{range}} ) Example: ( Q = 0.667 < Q_{crit} = 0.710 ) → keep the data point. --- |
| When do you use an F-Test ? | To compare variances (precision) of two datasets. Formula: ( F = \frac{s_1^2}{s_2^2} ) --- |
| What is a t-Test used for? | To compare means (accuracy) between two data sets. Formula: ( t = \frac{|\bar{x}_1 - \bar{x}_2|}{s_p\sqrt{1/n_1 + 1/n_2}} ) --- |
| What is ANOVA ? | Analysis of Variance — used to compare three or more means . Formula: ( F = \frac{\text{Variance between groups}}{\text{Variance within groups}} ) --- |
| What is a paired t-test ? | Used for related or repeated samples (before and after measurements). Formula: ( t = \frac{\bar{d}}{s_d/\sqrt{n}} ) --- |
| What is a Grubbs’ test ? | Used to detect a single outlier in larger data sets. Formula: ( G = \frac{|x_i - \bar{x}|}{s} ) --- |
| What is a Dixon’s test ? | Used to detect a single outlier in small samples (n < 30). Formula: ( Q = \frac{|x_{suspect} - x_{nearest}|}{x_{max} - x_{min}} ) --- |
| What is the difference between precision and accuracy ? | Precision → closeness of repeated measurements (F-test). Accuracy → closeness to the true value (t-test). |
| What is Quality Control (QC) in chemical analysis? | QC ensures that raw materials, intermediates, and finished products meet quality and consistency standards by monitoring their chemical composition. Example: Measuring the purity of pharmaceutical tablets before release. |
| Why is environmental monitoring important in chemical analysis? | It detects toxic heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Hg), organic pollutants (PCBs, detergents), and vehicle exhaust gases (COx, NOx, SOx, hydrocarbons) to protect human health and the environment. Example: Using spectroscopy to measure lead in drinking water. |
| What is the role of chemical analysis in clinical and biological studies? | It monitors nutrients, trace metals, metabolites, and drugs in biological fluids for patient treatment and health assessment. Example: Determining blood glucose levels using enzymatic tests. |
| How is chemical analysis used in geological assays? | It determines the metal content of ores and minerals to assess their commercial value. Example: Quantifying gold concentration in rock samples. |
| How does chemical analysis support research? | It identifies and characterizes the composition and structure of materials used in scientific research. Example: Determining polymer structure using infrared spectroscopy. |
| How is chemical analysis used in forensic science? | It assists in evidence analysis like DNA fingerprinting, blood typing, and fingerprint residue detection. Example: Matching DNA samples from a crime scene. |
| What is bioanalytical chemistry used for? | Detecting and analyzing biological components such as enzymes, proteins, or metabolites. Example: Measuring hormone levels using immunoassay. ⚗️ STEPS IN QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS |
| What are the main reasons for conducting chemical analysis? | Detection – To check if a substance is present. Quantitation – To measure how much of it is present. Identification – To find out what the substance is. Separation – To isolate specific components. |
| What are the stages of the analytical process? | Sampling → Sample Preparation → Measurement → Data Analysis → Interpretation of Results. 🧮 CHEMICAL QUANTITIES |
| What is the difference between mass and weight? | Mass: Amount of matter in an object (independent of gravity). Weight: Force exerted by gravity on that mass. Example: A 1 kg mass weighs less on the Moon. |
| Define mole. | One mole is the amount of substance containing Avogadro’s number (6.022×10²³) of entities (atoms, molecules, ions). Example: 1 mol of H₂O = 6.022×10²³ water molecules. |
| What is molar mass? | The mass of one mole of a substance, expressed in g/mol. Example: Molar mass of CO₂ = 12 + (16×2) = 44 g/mol. |
| What is chemical concentration? | The amount of solute in a given amount of solvent or solution. Example: 1 M NaCl means 1 mole of NaCl per liter of solution. |
| What is molar analytical concentration? | The total concentration of a solute added to prepare a solution before equilibrium is reached. Example: 0.1 M HCl prepared from stock acid. |
| What is molar equilibrium concentration? | The concentration of solute species after chemical equilibrium has been established. Example: The remaining [H⁺] and [OH⁻] after neutralization. |
| What is solute-diluent volume ratio? | The relationship between solute volume and total solution volume after dilution. Example: Mixing 10 mL solute with 90 mL water → 1:10 dilution. |
| What is the p-function? | The negative logarithm of a quantity, typically concentration. Example: pH = –log[H⁺]. 🧠 ERRORS IN ANALYSIS |
| What is absolute error? | The difference between the measured value and the true value. Formula: |Measured – True| Example: If true = 10.00 g and measured = 9.90 g, absolute error = 0.10 g. |
| What is relative error? | The ratio of absolute error to true value, often in percent. Formula: (Absolute error / True value) × 100 Example: (0.10 / 10.00) × 100 = 1%. |
| What is determinate (systematic) error? | Consistent, reproducible errors that cause bias in results. Can be corrected. Example: A miscalibrated balance always reads +0.05 g. |
| What are the types of systematic errors? | Instrumental errors – due to faulty instruments. Method errors – due to imperfect experimental design. Personal errors – due to observer bias or reaction time. |
| What are the effects of systematic errors on analytical results? | They shift results away from the true value in a consistent direction (always too high or too low). |
| What are constant and proportional errors? | Constant error: Independent of sample size (e.g., +0.1 g added each time). Proportional error: Increases with sample size (e.g., +2% of measured value). |
| How can systematic errors be eliminated? | By calibration, standardization, using blanks, and comparing independent methods. |
| How can systematic method errors be detected? | Independent analysis – comparing with a known method. Blank determination – analyzing a sample without analyte to detect background interference. |
| What is an indeterminate (random) error? | Unpredictable fluctuations in measurement due to uncontrollable variables. Example: Slight changes in temperature affecting readings. |
| What is a gross error? | Large, avoidable mistakes from human error or equipment failure. Example: Misplacing a decimal point in calculations. |
| What is Precipitation Gravimetry? | The analyte is separated from a solution as a precipitate, which is then converted into a compound of known composition and weighed to determine its amount. |
| What is Volatilization Gravimetry? | The analyte is separated by converting it into a gas of known composition that can be collected or the mass loss measured to find the analyte amount. |
| What is Electrogravimetry? | The analyte is separated by electrodeposition—it is deposited on an electrode surface using an electric current, and the mass of the deposit is measured. |
| What is Gravimetric Titrimetry? | The mass of a reagent of known concentration needed to react completely with the analyte is measured to find the analyte concentration. |
| What is Atomic Mass Spectrometry (AMS)? | A technique that uses a mass spectrometer to separate gaseous ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio, measuring the ion current to determine the concentration of each element. |
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