The difference between Qualitative and Quantitative analysis in chemistry
Analysis in chemistry often boils down to two key methods – Qualitative and Quantitative. Both have their pros, cons and different uses depending on the type of analysis required and how it will be applied. But what is the difference between the two? What is Qualitative analysis? Qualitative analysis comes down to a simple “Yes or no” answer. The test for hydrogen known as the ‘pop test’ is a good example, and one common in school classrooms. By holding a lit flame over the t