Chapter 1, Problem 1.5QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The data domain should be explained.

Concept introduction:

Analytical instruments are used to provide information based on composition of sample of matter. These instruments are employed in order to obtain both qualitative as well as quantitative information of one or more components which are present or absent in a given sample. Analytical instruments comprise of four basic elements and they are:

1. Chemical information source.
2. Transducers.
3. Signal conditioners.
4. Display system.

The main steps involved in measurements (transformation and processing) of the signals takes place between different data domains.