Explain how potentiometry and coulometry differ. Sketch example data on how each could be used to measure the copper ion concentration in solution. For each, would they measure the free or total concentration of the ion (assume that any complex formation is reversible.
In potentiometry the potential difference is measured through
which concentration of the analyte
can be known where as in collometry current and time taken for the
reaction are measured
and related to the potential through which concentration can be
found out.
Using Nernst we can find concentration using potential directly in
Potentiometric method.
Copper anode and hydrogen cathode is employed for this
purpose.
For coulometry Q = it is used since current and time taken for
oxidation/reduction is measured
to know the concentration. For 100 % reaction completion all of the
current is used.
Free ion concentration is measured mostly using potentiometry while
total ion concentration
is used for coulometry because time is measured to know the
completion of reaction in coulometry.
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