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Potentiometry: Determination of [Cl-]
« on: March 08, 2009, 12:43:01 AM »
I'm trying to explain potentiometry in a report, and I'm not sure on a few parts.  I know it works, but I can't quite put my finger on the theory behind some of it:

  • The graph is plotted as E vs. log[Cl-]... why use log[Cl-]?
  • On the graph, the slope of the line is E/[Cl-]... what does this mean?  What is the significance of this number?
  • What is the relation between E and [Cl-]?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

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Re: Potentiometry: Determination of [Cl-]
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2009, 05:43:41 AM »
The graph is plotted as E vs. log[Cl-]... why use log[Cl-]?

Two reasons. One is Nernst equation, second is the range of [possible Cl-] changes.

Both other questions are Nernst equation related.
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