Qualitative Analysis is the determination of non-numerical information about a chemical species, a reaction, etc. Examples would be observing that a reaction is creating gas that is bubbling out of solution or observing that a reaction results in a color change. Qualitative analysis is not as reliable as quantitative analysis but is often far easier, faster and cheaper to perform.
Qualitative analysis guide sheet Ordinary level and Advanced level
Ordinary - level
This guide is based on 2010 ordinary level secondary education chemistry syllabus. The first edition of 2016 was planned to be used from 2018 in Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE).
However, recommendations and improvements from stakeholders prompted the NECTA to revise the first cdition. In addition to the updating the first cdition, the revised QAG contains cssential materials
which were found to be useful. This edition will be cffectively used from 2018 in CSEE.
Advanced - level
The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has prepared this Qualitative Analysis Guide (QAG) to support candidates in identification of ions that are present in unknown compounds through several chemical tests. For Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (ACSEE), candidates are required to analyze unknowns which are always ionic compounds. This guide is designed to assist candidates to analyzc the following ions in accordance to the 2010 Chemistry Syllabus for Advanced Secondary Schools.
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