CONTENTS. 



to their neutral or acid solution Table X. : Detection of the 

 more important acids by means of reagents added to the solu- 

 tionTable XL: Systematically arranged table, showing the 

 solubility and insolubility of inorganic salts and oxides 

 Table XII.: Table of solubility 242-248 



36. Methods for quantitative determinations. 



General remarks Gravimetric methods Volumetric 

 methods Standard solutions Different methods of volu- 

 metric determination Indicators Titration Acidimetry and 

 alkalimetry Normal acid and alkali solution Oxidimetry 

 Potassium permanganate and dichromate lodimetry Solu- 

 tions of iodine, sodium thiosulphate, bromine, silver nitrate, 

 sodium chloride, and potassium sulphocyanate Gas analysis 249-271 



37. Detection of impurities in official inorganic chemical prepara- 



tions. 



General remarks Official chemicals and their purity Tests 

 as to identity Qualitative tests for impurities Quantitative 

 tests for the limit of impurities 271-276 



VI. 



CONSIDERATION OF CARBON COMPOUNDS, OR ORGANIC 

 CHEMISTRY. 



38. Introductory remarks. Elementary analysis. 



Definition of organic chemistry Elements entering into or- 

 ganic compounds General properties of organic compo.unds 

 Difference in the analysis of organic and inorganic substances 

 Qualitative analysis of organic substances Ultimate or 

 elementary analysis Determination of carbon, hydrogen, 

 oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur, and phosphorus Determination of 

 atomic composition from results obtained by elementary 

 analysis Empirical and molecular formulas Rational, con- 

 stitutional, structural, or graphic formulas .... 277-285 



39. Constitution, decomposition, and classification of organic 



compounds. 



Radicals or residues Chains Homologous series Types 

 Substitution Derivatives Isomerism Metamerism Poly- 

 merism Various modes of decomposition Action of heat 

 upon organic substances Dry or destructive distillation 

 Action of oxygen upon organic substances Combustion 

 Decay Fermentation and putrefaction Antiseptics, disin- 

 fectants, and deodorizers Action of chlorine, bromine, nitric 

 acid, alkalies, dehydrating and reducing agents upon organic 

 substances Classification of organic compounds . . . 286-297 



