What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative?

1 Answer
Sep 7, 2015

Quantitative data reports actual numerical quantities; qualitative data reports categories.

Explanation:

As applied to inorganic chemistry, qualitative measurement reports what types of metal ions are present in solution, i.e. is #Fe^(2+), Co^(3+)# present. Quantitative measurement gives information as to the actual concentration of these species.