Analytical techniques
Interpret mass spectra, infrared spectra and use chemical tests for functional group identification
What you'll learn
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Analytical techniques are like being a detective — you use special tools to find out what's inside a mystery substance! 🔬
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What's the main job of analytical techniques?
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Here's a simple test: flame test! Different metals make different colours when you hold them in a Bunsen burner flame. 🔥
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Let's identify an unknown metal using a flame test. 🧪
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Match the flame colour to the metal! Drag each colour to its metal. 🎯
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What flame colour does copper give?
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Another technique is paper chromatography — it separates mixtures into their different colours! 🎨
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