Analytical chemistry involves qualitative and quantitative analysis. Qualitative analysis identifies elements and compounds in a sample, while quantitative analysis determines the amount present. Analytical chemistry plays a vital role across many fields by measuring substances at trace levels down to parts per million. It uses a variety of methods like gravimetric, volumetric, spectroscopic, electroanalytical and others to prepare samples and conduct analyses important for research, manufacturing, clinical labs, forensics and more.