The wavelength of maximum absorption of the complex FeSCN^(2+) has a molar absorptivity of 6.99 x 10^3 L(cm^-1)(mol^-1) at 580 nm   a. Calculate the ABSORBANCE of a 2.65 x 10^-5 M solution of the complex at this wavelength using a 1.5 cm cell. b. Calculate the ABSORBANCE of the solution in which the concentration of the complex is twice that in (1)

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The wavelength of maximum absorption of the complex FeSCN^(2+) has a molar absorptivity of 6.99 x 10^3 L(cm^-1)(mol^-1) at 580 nm

 

a. Calculate the ABSORBANCE of a 2.65 x 10^-5 M solution of the complex at this wavelength using a 1.5 cm cell.

b. Calculate the ABSORBANCE of the solution in which the concentration of the complex is twice that in (1) 

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