A cyanide ion selective electrode obeys the equation:E(volts)= constant - 0.05916 log[CN-]The measured potential was -0.224V when immersed in 0.00100M NaCN.a. What is the value of the numerical constant from the calibration equation?b. Using (a), what is the [CN-] in a solution with an E= -0.286V?

A cyanide ion selective electrode obeys the equation:E(volts)= constant - 0.05916 log[CN-]The measured potential was -0.224V when immersed in 0.00100M NaCN.a. What is the value of the numerical constant from the calibration equation?b. Using (a), what is the [CN-] in a solution with an E= -0.286V?

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Chapter21: Potentiometry

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