Analytical Techniques

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The Analytical Techniques section focuses on the methods and instruments used for qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis, essential for understanding experimental chemistry, material characterization, and laboratory diagnostics. This module is designed for school (Class 11–12) and undergraduate students, with strong emphasis on conceptual clarity, instrumentation basics, and exam relevance.

In this section, you will study:

  • Classical analytical methods – qualitative analysis, gravimetric and volumetric analysis

  • Spectroscopic techniques – UV–Visible spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, NMR (introductory level), and mass spectrometry

  • Chromatographic methods – paper chromatography, TLC, column chromatography, gas chromatography, and HPLC (basics)

  • Electroanalytical techniques – conductometry, potentiometry, pH measurement, and electrochemical cells

  • Thermal and surface analysis (introductory) – TGA, DTA, and DSC (UG level)

  • Instrumentation principles – working, components, and applications

  • Data interpretation – spectra analysis, peak identification, and quantitative calculations

  • NCERT- and UG-aligned explanations, supported by diagrams, numericals, MCQs, assertion–reason questions, and PYQs

The content is structured to bridge theory with laboratory practice, strengthen analytical and interpretation skills, and help students confidently answer instrumentation- and application-based questions in school and undergraduate examinations.

Develop a systematic and practical understanding of Analytical Techniques to master this crucial area of modern Chemistry.

Q. Which analytical technique is best suited for the qualitative analysis of metal ions in solution?
  • A. Mass spectrometry
  • B. Infrared spectroscopy
  • C. Atomic absorption spectroscopy
  • D. Nuclear magnetic resonance
Q. Which analytical technique is best suited for the separation of anions in a mixture?
  • A. Gas chromatography
  • B. High-performance liquid chromatography
  • C. Thin-layer chromatography
  • D. Capillary electrophoresis
Q. Which electrophoresis technique is best suited for separating nucleic acids?
  • A. Capillary Electrophoresis
  • B. Gel Electrophoresis
  • C. Isoelectric Focusing
  • D. Two-Dimensional Electrophoresis
Q. Which indicator is commonly used for a strong acid-strong base titration?
  • A. Phenolphthalein
  • B. Methyl orange
  • C. Bromothymol blue
  • D. Litmus
Q. Which indicator is commonly used in a strong acid-strong base titration?
  • A. Phenolphthalein
  • B. Methyl orange
  • C. Bromothymol blue
  • D. Litmus
Q. Which indicator is commonly used in a titration involving hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide?
  • A. Phenolphthalein
  • B. Methyl orange
  • C. Bromothymol blue
  • D. Litmus
Q. Which indicator is commonly used in acid-base titrations?
  • A. Phenolphthalein
  • B. Bromothymol blue
  • C. Methyl orange
  • D. All of the above
Q. Which indicator is commonly used in strong acid-strong base titrations?
  • A. Phenolphthalein
  • B. Methyl orange
  • C. Bromothymol blue
  • D. Litmus
Q. Which instrument is commonly used to measure IR spectra?
  • A. Spectrophotometer
  • B. Chromatograph
  • C. Mass spectrometer
  • D. NMR spectrometer
Q. Which instrument is commonly used to measure the absorbance of a sample in UV-Vis spectroscopy?
  • A. Mass spectrometer
  • B. Chromatograph
  • C. Spectrophotometer
  • D. Fluorometer
Q. Which ion is indicated by a blue precipitate when treated with sodium hydroxide?
  • A. Copper(II)
  • B. Iron(III)
  • C. Lead(II)
  • D. Zinc
Q. Which ion is typically detected using a silver nitrate test?
  • A. Chloride
  • B. Sulfate
  • C. Nitrate
  • D. Phosphate
Q. Which method is commonly used to confirm the presence of sulfate ions in a sample?
  • A. Barium Chloride precipitation test
  • B. Flame test
  • C. Colorimetric analysis
  • D. Ion-selective electrode
Q. Which method is most effective for the qualitative analysis of anions in a mixture?
  • A. Titration
  • B. Spectrophotometry
  • C. Chromatography
  • D. Electrophoresis
Q. Which modern analytical instrument combines UV-Vis and fluorescence detection?
  • A. Mass spectrometer
  • B. HPLC
  • C. NMR spectrometer
  • D. FTIR spectrometer
Q. Which modern analytical instrument is best suited for detecting trace levels of pollutants in air samples?
  • A. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
  • B. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
  • C. Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometer
  • D. Fluorescence Spectrometer
Q. Which modern analytical instrument is best suited for the qualitative analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?
  • A. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
  • B. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
  • C. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
  • D. Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy
Q. Which modern analytical instrument is commonly used for both UV-Vis and IR spectroscopy?
  • A. Mass spectrometer
  • B. Nuclear magnetic resonance
  • C. Spectrophotometer
  • D. Chromatograph
Q. Which of the following compounds would show optical isomerism?
  • A. 2-butanol
  • B. Butane
  • C. Hexane
  • D. Cyclohexane
Q. Which of the following compounds would you expect to absorb UV light?
  • A. Alkanes
  • B. Aromatic compounds
  • C. Alcohols
  • D. Carboxylic acids
Q. Which of the following compounds would you expect to show a strong absorption in the IR region due to O-H stretching?
  • A. Ethanol
  • B. Benzene
  • C. Hexane
  • D. Cyclohexane
Q. Which of the following compounds would you expect to show strong absorption in the UV region?
  • A. Alkanes
  • B. Aromatic compounds
  • C. Alcohols
  • D. Carboxylic acids
Q. Which of the following factors can affect the accuracy of a titration?
  • A. Temperature
  • B. Concentration of the titrant
  • C. Indicator choice
  • D. All of the above
Q. Which of the following indicators is most suitable for a strong acid-strong base titration?
  • A. Phenolphthalein
  • B. Methyl orange
  • C. Bromothymol blue
  • D. Litmus
Q. Which of the following instruments is commonly used for IR spectroscopy?
  • A. Mass spectrometer
  • B. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer
  • C. Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer
  • D. Gas chromatograph
Q. Which of the following instruments is commonly used for UV-Vis spectroscopy?
  • A. Mass spectrometer
  • B. NMR spectrometer
  • C. Spectrophotometer
  • D. Chromatograph
Q. Which of the following ions can be detected using a colorimetric method?
  • A. Sodium
  • B. Calcium
  • C. Iron
  • D. Potassium
Q. Which of the following ions can be detected using a flame test that produces a green flame?
  • A. Sodium
  • B. Barium
  • C. Potassium
  • D. Calcium
Q. Which of the following ions can be detected using a silver nitrate test?
  • A. Chloride ions
  • B. Sulfate ions
  • C. Nitrate ions
  • D. Phosphate ions
Q. Which of the following ions can be detected using flame photometry?
  • A. Sodium
  • B. Calcium
  • C. Potassium
  • D. All of the above
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