The Nernst Equation: Determination of Equilibrium Constants for Complex Ions of Silver

Martin L. Thompson and Laura J. Kateley
Lake Forest College, Department of Chemistry, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
J. Chem. Educ., 1999, 76 (1), p 95
DOI: 10.1021/ed076p95
Publication Date (Web): January 1, 1999

Abstract

The experiment requires a voltmeter capable of recording millivolts (or a good pH meter) and inexpensive chemicals. It allows students to check the validity of the Nernst equation and compare their experimental Kform values to reported ones.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Laboratory Instruction

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

Keywords (Subject):

Equilibrium

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