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What is the primary purpose of potentiometry in electrochemistry?
What is the primary purpose of potentiometry in electrochemistry?
- To determine the concentration of a gas in a solution
- To analyze the voltage drop across a resistor
- To measure the potential of electrochemical cells without significant current flow (correct)
- To quantify the rate of a chemical reaction
In a metal/ion half-cell in potentiometry, what happens to the metal ions when they reach the metal rod?
In a metal/ion half-cell in potentiometry, what happens to the metal ions when they reach the metal rod?
- They precipitate as solid metal
- They ionize and enter the solution
- They gain electrons and deposit as reduced form (correct)
- They cause a reduction in the cell potential
What influences the change in potential for an analyte in potentiometry?
What influences the change in potential for an analyte in potentiometry?
- Temperature and humidity conditions
- The concentration of the electroactive species (correct)
- The color of the solution
- The size and shape of the electrode
Which component is essential for maintaining the stability of the potential measurement in potentiometry?
Which component is essential for maintaining the stability of the potential measurement in potentiometry?
Which equation is typically used to describe the relationship between potential and concentration in potentiometry?
Which equation is typically used to describe the relationship between potential and concentration in potentiometry?
What type of species is specifically analyzed using potentiometry?
What type of species is specifically analyzed using potentiometry?
What role does the reference electrode play in potentiometry?
What role does the reference electrode play in potentiometry?
When the concentration of metal ions increases in a galvanic cell, what is the expected effect on the potential?
When the concentration of metal ions increases in a galvanic cell, what is the expected effect on the potential?
What is the purpose of the salt bridge in an electrochemical cell?
What is the purpose of the salt bridge in an electrochemical cell?
What factor primarily causes the formation of a junction potential in a salt bridge?
What factor primarily causes the formation of a junction potential in a salt bridge?
What is a practical way to minimize junction potential in an electrochemical cell?
What is a practical way to minimize junction potential in an electrochemical cell?
According to Ohm's law, what does E represent in the equation E = RAC I?
According to Ohm's law, what does E represent in the equation E = RAC I?
What might limit the accuracy of direct potentiometric measurements in an electrochemical cell?
What might limit the accuracy of direct potentiometric measurements in an electrochemical cell?
Which of the following salts would be most appropriate for constructing a salt bridge in electrochemical applications?
Which of the following salts would be most appropriate for constructing a salt bridge in electrochemical applications?
What is the typical magnitude of a potential developed at the junction of a salt bridge?
What is the typical magnitude of a potential developed at the junction of a salt bridge?
What physical structure can a salt bridge take?
What physical structure can a salt bridge take?
What function does the reference electrode serve in a potentiometric measurement?
What function does the reference electrode serve in a potentiometric measurement?
Why is a potentiometer used in measuring the e.m.f. of a galvanic cell?
Why is a potentiometer used in measuring the e.m.f. of a galvanic cell?
What is e.m.f. in the context of a galvanic cell?
What is e.m.f. in the context of a galvanic cell?
Which component connects the two electrode solutions and completes the circuit in a potentiometric setup?
Which component connects the two electrode solutions and completes the circuit in a potentiometric setup?
What does the change in e.m.f. of the cell indicate during potentiometric measurement?
What does the change in e.m.f. of the cell indicate during potentiometric measurement?
In what scenario is a potentiometer particularly useful?
In what scenario is a potentiometer particularly useful?
How does a voltage divider function within a potentiometric setup?
How does a voltage divider function within a potentiometric setup?
Which statement about the indicator electrode is correct?
Which statement about the indicator electrode is correct?
What is the purpose of using an inert electrode in redox systems?
What is the purpose of using an inert electrode in redox systems?
In the Nernst equation, what effect does increasing the concentration of the reduced species have on the electrode potential (E25°C)?
In the Nernst equation, what effect does increasing the concentration of the reduced species have on the electrode potential (E25°C)?
According to the Nernst equation, when the ionic concentration is 1 molar, what is the relationship of E25°C to E0?
According to the Nernst equation, when the ionic concentration is 1 molar, what is the relationship of E25°C to E0?
For the ion/ion half-cell of Fe3+/Fe2+, what does the term 'oxidized form' refer to?
For the ion/ion half-cell of Fe3+/Fe2+, what does the term 'oxidized form' refer to?
What does the variable 'n' represent in the Nernst equation?
What does the variable 'n' represent in the Nernst equation?
In a solution with a high concentration of a reduced species, how would you expect the Nernst equation to affect the system?
In a solution with a high concentration of a reduced species, how would you expect the Nernst equation to affect the system?
In the equation E25°𝐶 = E0 + 0.059 log [oxidized form]/[reduced form], what can be inferred when the ratio of the concentrations of the oxidized and reduced forms is less than 1?
In the equation E25°𝐶 = E0 + 0.059 log [oxidized form]/[reduced form], what can be inferred when the ratio of the concentrations of the oxidized and reduced forms is less than 1?
What is indicated when the standard electrode potential E0 is positive?
What is indicated when the standard electrode potential E0 is positive?
What is a requirement for a reference electrode?
What is a requirement for a reference electrode?
Which of the following advantages does the Normal Hydrogen Electrode (NHE) have?
Which of the following advantages does the Normal Hydrogen Electrode (NHE) have?
What role does a salt bridge play in electrochemical cells?
What role does a salt bridge play in electrochemical cells?
What is a disadvantage of the Normal Hydrogen Electrode?
What is a disadvantage of the Normal Hydrogen Electrode?
Which of the following is a primary reference electrode?
Which of the following is a primary reference electrode?
What is the half-cell presentation formula for the Normal Hydrogen Electrode (NHE)?
What is the half-cell presentation formula for the Normal Hydrogen Electrode (NHE)?
What interferes with the catalytic activity of platinum in the Normal Hydrogen Electrode?
What interferes with the catalytic activity of platinum in the Normal Hydrogen Electrode?
Which equation describes the electrode reaction of the Calomel electrode?
Which equation describes the electrode reaction of the Calomel electrode?
What is the role of the silver ion in the reaction involving silver chloride?
What is the role of the silver ion in the reaction involving silver chloride?
What does the Nernst equation relate to in the context of the silver-silver chloride electrode?
What does the Nernst equation relate to in the context of the silver-silver chloride electrode?
What is the relationship between the solubility product Ksp of AgCl and the concentrations of silver and chloride ions?
What is the relationship between the solubility product Ksp of AgCl and the concentrations of silver and chloride ions?
How does the concentration of chloride ions influence the electrode potential in a silver-silver chloride electrode?
How does the concentration of chloride ions influence the electrode potential in a silver-silver chloride electrode?
What happens to the electrode potential E25°C (Ag/Ag+) if the concentration of Ag+ decreases?
What happens to the electrode potential E25°C (Ag/Ag+) if the concentration of Ag+ decreases?
At what standard condition does the E°(Ag/Ag+) potential equal 0.059 V?
At what standard condition does the E°(Ag/Ag+) potential equal 0.059 V?
Which of the following equations correctly represents the dissociation of sparingly soluble AgCl?
Which of the following equations correctly represents the dissociation of sparingly soluble AgCl?
What is the significance of the terms in the Nernst equation in relation to Ksp?
What is the significance of the terms in the Nernst equation in relation to Ksp?
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Potentiometry
Potentiometry
A method of analysis where the concentration of a specific ion or substance is determined by measuring the potential difference generated when a special electrode is placed in its solution.
Potentiometer
Potentiometer
An instrument used in potentiometry to measure the potential difference between two electrodes in a circuit.
Salt Bridge
Salt Bridge
A device used to connect two solutions of different compositions, allowing for the flow of ions while maintaining electrical neutrality.
Junction Potential
Junction Potential
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Reference Electrodes
Reference Electrodes
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Solution Pressure
Solution Pressure
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Ionic Pressure
Ionic Pressure
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Nernst Equation
Nernst Equation
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Inert Electrode
Inert Electrode
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Standard Electrode Potential (E°)
Standard Electrode Potential (E°)
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Redox Systems (Ion/Ion Half-Cell)
Redox Systems (Ion/Ion Half-Cell)
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Measuring Electrode Potential
Measuring Electrode Potential
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Electromotive Force (EMF)
Electromotive Force (EMF)
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Indicator Electrode
Indicator Electrode
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Voltage Divider
Voltage Divider
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Relationship Between EMF and Indicator Electrode
Relationship Between EMF and Indicator Electrode
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What is the function of a salt bridge?
What is the function of a salt bridge?
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What is junction potential?
What is junction potential?
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Why does junction potential occur?
Why does junction potential occur?
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What is a junction potential in a salt bridge?
What is a junction potential in a salt bridge?
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What is a voltage divider used for in a galvanic cell?
What is a voltage divider used for in a galvanic cell?
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How can you minimize junction potential?
How can you minimize junction potential?
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What is the role of a voltage divider in potentiometry?
What is the role of a voltage divider in potentiometry?
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What is solution pressure?
What is solution pressure?
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What does the Nernst equation describe?
What does the Nernst equation describe?
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Describe the silver-silver chloride electrode.
Describe the silver-silver chloride electrode.
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What is the solubility product of AgCl?
What is the solubility product of AgCl?
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How does the chloride ion concentration affect the potential of the silver-silver chloride electrode?
How does the chloride ion concentration affect the potential of the silver-silver chloride electrode?
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What determines the electrode potential of a silver-silver chloride electrode?
What determines the electrode potential of a silver-silver chloride electrode?
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What are the typical electrode potentials for silver-silver chloride electrodes?
What are the typical electrode potentials for silver-silver chloride electrodes?
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What does the electrode potential indicate?
What does the electrode potential indicate?
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Why is the silver-silver chloride electrode important in electrochemistry?
Why is the silver-silver chloride electrode important in electrochemistry?
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High Salt Concentration in Bridge
High Salt Concentration in Bridge
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Normal Hydrogen Electrode (NHE)
Normal Hydrogen Electrode (NHE)
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Calomel Electrode
Calomel Electrode
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Silver/Silver Chloride Electrode
Silver/Silver Chloride Electrode
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Reference Electrodes (NHE and others)
Reference Electrodes (NHE and others)
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Study Notes
Electrochemistry: Potentiometry
- Potentiometry is a method of analysis.
- The concentration of an ion or substance is determined by measuring the potential developed when a sensitive electrode is immersed in a solution of the species being analyzed.
- The process measures potential in electrochemical cells without significantly drawing current.
Overview of Today's Lecture
- Introduction to potentiometry
- Potentiometer instrument
- Salt bridge and junction potential
- Reference electrodes
Potentiometry
- Potentiometry is a method of analysis.
- It determines the concentration of an ion or substance by measuring the potential developed when a sensitive electrode is immersed in the solution.
- Electrochemical cells are used without drawing significant current.
Basics of Potentiometry
- Analyte is an electroactive species within a galvanic cell.
- The analyte's concentration affects the potential, following the Nernst equation.
- Case 1: Metals—metal/ion half-cell.
- The metal (M°) is immersed in a solution of its ions (Mn+).
- Solution pressure (oxidation): The tendency of M° to go into solution.
- Ionic pressure (reduction): The tendency for Mn+ ions to deposit on the M° rod.
- Case 2: Non-metals—non-metal/ion half-cell.
- An inert electrode (e.g., platinum) is needed for electron transfer.
- The Nernst equation for non-metals: E25°C = E0 + (0.059/n) * log[Nn-]
- Case 3: Redox systems—ion/ion half-cell.
- An inert platinum electrode is used.
- Example: Fe3+/Fe2+ E25°C = E0 + (0.059/n) * (log[oxidized form]/[reduced form])
Some Notes on the Electrode Potential
- If the ionic concentration is 1 molar, the potential (E25°C) equals the standard electrode potential (E0).
- The potential's sign is similar to the electrode's charge.
- The potential of a single electrode cannot be directly measured but is measured against a reference electrode with a fixed potential within an electrochemical cell.
Instrument: Components for Potentiometric Measurement
- Indicator electrode: The electrode used to determine ion concentration.
- Reference electrode: Its potential is constant and known, used in conjunction with the indicator electrode to measure EMF.
- EMF (=electromotive force): E = Ecathode - Eanode
- Potentiometer: The device that measures the EMF developed in the electrochemical cell.
- Salt bridge: Connects the two electrode solutions and completes the circuit.
Potentiometer: Measurement of EMF
- Potentiometer measures EMF under zero current (no current withdrawal or imposition) to prevent polarization or chemical changes within the cell.
- A galvanic cell, a voltage divider, and a galvanometer are its key components.
- The variable potential from the divider is changed until zero current (as detected by the galvanometer) is reached. The potential at this point matches that of the galvanic cell.
Salt Bridge
- A liquid junction between two half-cells.
- Allows charge transfer without mixing the solutions.
- Usually a bent or U-shaped tube filled with agar gel saturated with a salt (e.g., KCl, KNO3).
- Ions in the salt bridge should not pass into the half-cells to avoid potential interference with the intended measurements.
Salt Bridge: Junction Potential
- A potential developed at the boundaries (interfaces with anode/cathode solutions) of the junction.
- Occurs from differences in anion and cation migration rates within the salt bridge solution.
- Unbalanced charge distribution at the boundaries generates a small potential.
- Junction potential puts a fundamental limitation on accuracy in direct potentiometric measurements.
To reduce liquid junction potential
- Choose an electrolyte for the salt bridge where its cations and anions have similar mobilities.
- Employ high concentrations of the salt in the bridge solution to reduce the effect of differences in ion migration rates between the salt bridge and the electrode solutions.
Reference Electrodes
- Requirements for reference electrodes:
- Constant potential
- Known and definite potential
- Types:
- Primary: Normal Hydrogen Electrode (NHE)
- Secondary: Calomel, Silver/Silver Chloride
Normal Hydrogen Electrode (NHE)
- Electrode reaction: 2H+ + 2e- = H2
- Half-cell presentation: Pt(s) | H2(g, 1 atm) | H+(aq, 1M) ||
- Design: Diagram of the NHE setup details is essential for demonstration.
- Nernst equation: E25°C = E0 + (0.059/2) * log[H+]2
- Potential in standard conditions: E25°C = 0V
Normal Hydrogen Electrode (NHE): Disadvantages
- Difficult to use (practical limitations)
- Vulnerable to catalytic poisons
- Cannot maintain constant H2 pressure
- Needs replating
Calomel Electrode
- Electrode reaction: Hg2Cl2 + 2e- = 2Hg + 2Cl-
- Half-cell presentation: Hg | Hg2Cl2, KCl(sat/1N/0.1N)
Silver/Silver Chloride Electrode
- Electrode reaction: AgCl + e- = Ag + Cl-
- Half cell presentation: Ag | AgCl, KCl(sat/1N/0.1N)
- Nernst equation: E= E0 + (0.059/1) * log(Ksp/[Cl-])
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