Advantages of instrumental methods
- Advancements in technology and computing have allowed for the development of instruments designed to analyse chemical substances
- Methods of analysis include X-ray, Infra-Red and Mass Spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography and Flame Photometry
- These analytical techniques require modern day instruments which are a vital part of chemistry laboratories
- The advantage of using these instruments over more traditional methods include:
- They provide greater accuracy
- They are faster and easier to use
- They are more sensitive than non-instrumental methods
Examiner Tip
You need to be able to state the advantages of instrumental analysis over chemical testing in terms of sensitivity, speed and accuracy.
