Classical qualitative inorganic analysis is a method of analytical chemistry which seeks to find elemental composition of inorganic compounds. It is mainly focused on detecting ions in an aqueous solution, so that materials in other forms may need to be brought into this state before using standard methods. The solution is then treated with various reagents to test for reactions characteristic of certain ions, which may cause color change, solid forming and other visible changes.
Qualitative inorganic analysis is that branch or method of analytical chemistry which seeks to establish elemental composition of inorganic compounds through various reagents.
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