This text provides an introduction to modern chemical analysis. Experimental results and applications are included. This edition features: modern techniques, such as electrophoresis; real-life examples from the biological sciences, as well as industrial and environmental applications; and real laboratory chemistry and other lab topics, such as spectrophotometrics; and spreadsheet applications to show students how chemists work with data (the sample spreadsheets are compatible with all popular software). Difficult topics are clearly explained, with helpful marginal comments. In-text questions, a synopsis and end-of-chapter exercises follow every chapter. Additional new problems are included in the Solutions Manual (available separately).