Introduction 1 Chemical equilibria in solution 1.1 Electrolytic dissociation 1.1.1 Ions, ionic reactions 1.1.2 The law of mass reaction, equilibrium constants, dissociation constants 1.1.3 Activity, activity coefficient, ionic strength 1.2 Acid-base reactions 1.2.1 The Arrhenius-Ostwald theory 1.2.2 The Bronsted-Lowry theory 1.2.3 The Lewis theory 1.2.4 The Pearson theory 1.2.5 The Usanovich theory 1.2.6 Autoprotolysis, ampholytes 1.2.7 The concept of pR 1.2.8 pH ranges in non-aqueous solutions 1.2.9 The strength of acide and bases 1.2.10 The general Bronsted equation 1.3 Complex formation reactions 1.3.1 Complexes and their stability constants 1.3.2 Chelates 1.4 Precipitate formation reactions 1.4.1 Solubility of precipitates, solubility product 1.4.2 Effects influencing the solubilities of precipitates 1.5 Redox reactions 1.5.1 Redox processes, redox potential 1.5.2 The standard formal potential 1.5.3 Redox potentials of dual redox systems 1.5.4 The equilibrium constant for redox reactions 1.5.5 Effects influencing the redox potential 1.5.6 Redox buffer systems 1.5.7 Redox exponent, rH 1.6 Partition equilibria, solvent extraction 1.6.1 Classification of extraction systems 1.6.2 The partition coefficient 1.6.3 The distribution ratio 1.6.4 Extraction efficiency 2 Qualitative chemical analysis 2.1 The electronic structure of ions and their classification in qualitative analysis 2.1.1 Ion potential and the properties of precipitates 2.1.2 Classification of qualitative chemical analysis 2.1.3 The characterization of analytical reactions 2.1.4 Sensitivity of analytical reactions 2.2 Group reactions of cations 2.2.1 Acid groups 2.2.2 Sulphide groups 2.2.3 Hydroxide groups 2.2.4 Carbonate group 2.2.5 Phosphate group 2.2.6 Chromate group 2.2.7 Iodide group 2.3 Group reactions of anione 2.3.1 Hydrochloric and nitric acid groups 2.3.2 Barium nitrate group 2.3.3 Silver nitrate group 2.4 The application of organic reagents in qualitative analysis 2.5 Other types of reaction used in qualitative analysis 2.5.1 Detection methods based on redox reactions 2.5.2 Pyrochemical tests 2.6 The most commonly used systems in qualitative analysis 2.6.1 Classification of cations according to class reagents 2.6.2 Classification of anione according to class reagents 2.6.3 Other classifications of cations and anione 2.7 Special methods of qualitative analysis 2.7.1 Qualitative analysis of rare elements and of trace amounts 2.7.2 Microcrystalloscopy 2.7.3 Spot tests 2.8 General procedure for chemical analysis 2.8.1 Sampling 2.8.2 Preliminary tests 2.8.3 Preparation of solutions3 Quantitative chemical analysis 3.1 Gravimetric analysis 3.1.1 Theoretical basis of precipitation gravimetric methods 3.1.2 Formation and treatment of precipitates 3.1.3 Important methods in precipitation gravimetry 3.2 Titrimetric analysis 3.2.1 Acid-base titrations 3.2.2 Titrimetric analysis based on complex formation 3.2.3 Titrimetry based on precipitate formation 3.2.4 Redox titrations 3.2.5 The limits of application of titrimetric analysis 4 Instrumental methods of analysis 4.1 Electrochemical methods 4.1.1 Voltammetry 4.1.2 Electrogravimetry 4.1.3 Coulometry 4.1.4 Potentiometry 4.1.5 Conductometry 4.2 Optical and spectroscopic methods of analysis 4.2.