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Successive approximation method
« on: May 21, 2013, 02:12:10 PM »
How can I solve an equation using the successive approximation method. For example an equation of degree 3 for calculation the pH of 0.01 M Oxalic acid :

(H+)^3 + 3.8×10^-2(H+)^2 - 3.781×10^-4(H+) - 3.8×10^-8=0

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Re: Successive approximation method
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2013, 02:51:04 PM »
Move all except one H+ term to one side. Then choose a guess and iterate.

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