Analytical Chem istry - DePauw University

DRAFTChapter 3The Vocabularyof Analytical ChemistryChapter Overview3A Analysis, Determination, and Measurement3B Techniques, Methods, Procedures, and Protocols3C Classifying Analytical Techniques3D Selecting an Analytical Method3E Developing the Procedure3F Protocols3G The Importance of Analytical Methodology3H Key Terms3I Chapter Summary3J Problems3K Solutions to Practice ExercisesIf you leaf through an issue of the journal Analytical Chemistry, you will soon discover that theauthors and readers share a common vocabulary of analytical terms. You are probably familiarwith some of these terms, such as accuracy and precision, but other terms, such as analyteand matrix may be less familiar to you. In order to participate in the community of analyticalchemists, you must first understand its vocabulary. The goal of this chapter, therefore, is tointroduce you to some important analytical terms. Becoming comfortable with these terms willmake the material in the chapters that follow easier to read and understand.Copyright: David Harvey, 200941