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Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry

Author: Douglas Skoog
Publisher: Thomson, 2003, 1168pp, 8th ed.

Skoog's introductory textbook is known for its readability combined with a systematic, rigorous approach that characterizes this classic text. This two-semester textbook introduces the principles, techniques, and laboratory skills that are used in modern chemical analysis.
Table of contents

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 Titratrions.
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.
Part VI: KINETICS AND SEPARATIONS.
29. Kinetic Methods of Analysis.
30. Introduction to Analytical Separations.
31. Gas Chromatography.
32. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography.
33. Miscellaneous Separation Methods.
Part VII: PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS.
34. Analysis of Real Samples.
35. Preparing Samples for Analysis.
36. Decomposing and Dissolving the Sample.
37. Selected Methods of Analysis.