Analytical chemistry is the analysis of material samples to gain an understanding of their chemical composition, structure and function.

Types

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Analytical chemistry can be split into two main types, qualitative and quantitative:

• Qualitative

Qualitative inorganic analysis seeks to establish the presence of a given element or inorganic compound in a sample.

Qualitative organic analysis seeks to establish the presence of a given functional group or organic compound in a sample.

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