What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative analysis?

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Qualitative analysis focuses on properties and characteristics, while quantitative analysis measures quantities and amounts.

Qualitative analysis determines the presence or absence of a substance, while quantitative analysis determines the amount of a substance.
Qualitative analysis is descriptive, while quantitative analysis is numerical.
Qualitative analysis is used to identify unknown substances, while quantitative analysis is used to determine the concentration of known substances.
Examples of qualitative analysis include color changes, odor, and solubility tests, while examples of quantitative analysis include titrations, spectrophotometry, and gravimetric analysis.

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