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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Nature of Analytical Chemistry

PART I QUALITY OF ANALYTICAL MEASUREMENTS

Chapter 2 Calculations Used in Analytical Chemistry

Chapter 3 Precision and Accuracy of Chemical Analyses

Chapter 4 Random Errors in Chemical Analysis

Chapter 5 Statistical Data Treatment and Evaluation

Chapter 6 Sampling, Standardization, and Calibration

PART II CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIA

Chapter 7 Aqueous Solutions and Chemical Equilibria

Chapter 8 Effect of Electrolytes on Chemical Equilibria

Chapter 9 Solving Equilibrium Problems for Complex Systems

PART III CLASSICAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS

Chapter 10 Gravimetric Methods of Analysis

Chapter 11 Titrations in Analytical Chemistry

Chapter 12 Principles of Neutralization Titrations

Chapter 13 Complex Acid-Base Systems

Chapter 14 Applications of Neutralization Titrations

Chapter 15 Complexation and Precipitation Reactions and Titrations

PART IV ELECTROCHEMICAL METHODS

Chapter 16 Introduction to Electrochemistry

Chapter 17 Applications of Standard Electrode Potentials

Chapter 18 Applications of Oxidation/Reduction Titrations

Chapter 19 Potentiometry

Chapter 20 Bulk Electrolysis: Electrogravimetry and Coulometry

Chapter 21 Voltammetry

PART V SPECTROCHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Chapter 22 Introduction to Spectrochemical Methods

Chapter 23 Instruments for Optical Spectrometry

Chapter 24 Molecular Absorption Spectrometry

Chapter 25 Molecular Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Chapter 26 Atomic Spectroscopy

Chapter 27 Mass Spectrometry

PART VII PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Chapter 33 The Analysis of Real Samples

Chapter 34 Preparing Samples for Analysis

Chapter 35 Decomposing and Dissolving the Sample

Chapter 36 Chemicals, Apparatus, and Unit Operations of Analytical Chemistry

Chapter 37 Selected Methods of Analysis

Appendix 1 The Literature of Analytical Chemistry

Appendix 2 Solubility Product Constants at 25°C

Appendix 3 Acid Dissociation Constants at 25°C

Appendix 4 Formation Constants at 25°C

Appendix 5 Standard and Formal Electrode Potentials

Appendix 6 Use of Exponential Numbers and Logarithms

Appendix 7 Volumetric Calculations Using Normality and Equivalent Weight

Appendix 8 Compounds Recommended for the Preparation of Standard Solutions of Some Common Elements

Appendix 9 Derivation of Error Propagation Equations

Answers to Selected Questions and Problems

About the Authors

Douglas A. Skoog (deceased) was a professor of chemistry at Stanford University and the lead author of several best-selling texts during his career. He earned a B.S. in chemistry from Oregon State University and his Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from the University of Illinois. Dr. Skoog was the 1999 recipient of the American Chemical Society award in analytical chemistry, sponsored by the Fisher Scientific Company. The same year, he was named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In 1993, he received the ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Donald M. West (deceased) was a professor of chemistry at San Jose State University.

F. James Holler is professor emeritus of chemistry and is a recipient of the Alumni Association Great Teacher Award at the University of Kentucky. He received his Ph.D. from Michigan State University. In addition to his role as co-author of several bestselling texts, he is co-creator of the world-famous Periodic Table of Comic Books.

Stanley R. Crouch is professor emeritus at Michigan State University. He received his undergraduate and M.S. degrees from Stanford University and his Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from the University of Illinois. He is the recipient of the 2001 American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry Award in Chemical Instrumentation and the 1996 ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Award for Excellence in Teaching.