pH In the Laboratory
Ionization of Water
Equllibrium Constant, K eq
Ion Product of Water, K W
pH
Acidity
Measuring pH Indicater Dyes; Methyl Red, Phenol Red, etc. pH Paper (Litmus Paper) pH Meter
Voltmeter with electrode Measures electrical potential difference across electrode due to protons 1 pH unit = 60 mV pH also dependent on temperature
pH Electrode Filled with reference solution (4 M KCl, sat. AgCl) Glass semi permable (protons cannot cross) Glass protected by plastic sleeve Some are sensitive to Tris buffer
pH Standards Color coded 4, 7, and 10 Potassium Hydrogen Pthalate Standardize everyday Bracket pH range
pH of Strong Acids HCl H + + Cl - Assume complete dissociation 1 M HCl, pH = -log [H + ] = -log 1 = ? 0.5 M HCl, pH = -log 0.5 = ? 6 M HCl, pH = -log 6 = ?
pH of Strong Bases NaOH Na + + OH - Assume complete dissociation pK W = pH + pOH = 14 pH = 14 – (-log [OH - ]) 1 M NaOH, pH = 14 – (-log 1) = ? 0.01 M NaOH, pH = 14 – (-log 0.01) = ? 6 M NaOH, pH = 14 – (-log 6) = ?
pH of a Weak Acid