Analytical Chemistry and Chemical Equilibria

Having taught analytical topics from freshman through graduate level, I've tried to construct a sophomore-level text that is focused and integrated. The text covers the major points of analytical chemistry and takes general chemistry topics on equilibria to the next level of complexity. My goals are twofold: to convey basic concepts in analysis and data handling, and to develop problem-solving skills beyond algorithms. The table of contents is below. Visit the text support page for more information.

Part I: Quantitative analysis using reactions that go to completion

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Analytical Measurements
Chapter 2 - Sample Preparation, Extractions, and Chromatography
Chapter 3 - Classical Methods
Chapter 4 - Molecular Spectroscopy

Part II: Reactions that do not go to completion. Equilibria in aqueous solutions

Chapter 5 - Acid-Base Equilibria and Activity
Chapter 6 - Buffer Solutions and Polyprotic Acids
Chapter 7 - Complex Equilibria
Chapter 8 - Insoluble Salts and Precipitation Equilibria
Chapter 9 - Reduction and Oxidation Reactions

Part III: Instrumental methods and analytical separations

Chapter 10 - Electroanalytical Chemistry
Chapter 11 - Atomic Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry
Chapter 12 - Analytical Separations

Part IV: Appendices

What's New

Fall 2008

Spreadsheets updated on textbook support page.