Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry

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

1. The Nature of Analytical Chemistry
PART I: TOOLS OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
2. Chemicals, Apparatus, and Unit Operations of Analytical Chemistry
3. Using Spreadsheets in Analytical Chemistry
4. Calculations Used in Analytical Chemistry
5. Errors in Chemical Analyses
6. Random Errors in Chemical Analysis
7. Statistical Data Treatment and Evaluation
8. Sampling, Standardization, and Calibration
PART II: CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIA
9. Aqueous Solutions and Chemical Equilibria
10. Effect of Electrolytes on Chemical Equilibria
11. Solving Equilibrium Problems for Complex Systems
PART III: CLASSICAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS
12. Gravimetric Methods of Analysis
13. Titrimetric Methods; Precipitation Titrimetry
14. Principles of Neutralization Titrations
15. Titration Curves for Complex Acid/Bases Systems
16. Applications of Neutralization Titrations
17. Complexation Reactions and Titrations
PART IV: ELECTROCHEMICAL METHODS
18. Introduction to Electrochemistry
19. Applications of Standard Electrode Potentials
20. Applications of Oxidation/Reduction Titrations
21. Potentiometry
22. Bulk Electrolysis: Electrogravimetry and Coulometry
23. Voltammetry
PART V: SPECTROCHEMICAL ANALYSIS
24. Introduction to Spectrochemical Methods
25. Instruments for Optical Spectroscopy
26. Molecular Absorption Spectroscopy
27. Molecular Fluorescence Spectroscopy
28. Atomic Spectroscopy
29. Mass Spectrometry
PART VI: KINETICS AND SEPARATIONS
30. Kinetic Methods of Analysis
31. Introduction to Analytical Separations
32. Gas Chromatography
33. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
34. Miscellaneous Separation Methods
PART VII: PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
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35. Analysis of Real Samples
36. Preparing Samples for Analysis
37. Decomposing and Dissolving the Sample
38. Selected Methods of Analysis