Here’s a explanation:
- Qualitative Analysis tells what is present in a sample.
- It identifies the types of substances (like ions, elements, or compounds).
- Example: Detecting that a solution contains sodium ions.
- Quantitative Analysis tells how much of a substance is present.
- It measures the amount or concentration of a substance.
- Example: Finding that the solution contains 0.5 moles of sodium ions.
In short:
- Qualitative = identification
- Quantitative = measurement