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- Reference electrode --- works as anode (left half-cell)
- Voltmeter to measure the potential difference between the
indicator electrode and the reference electrode
Potentiometric Cell
Equation for direct potentiometry
Ecell = Eindicator − Ereference
REFERENCE ELECTRODES
Ideal reference electrode:
- It has well defined, stable, and reproducible potential
- Its potential is stable at all temp
- Its potential is insensitive to the composition of the analyte
solution
- Easily constructed, Inexpensive and safe
Examples
- Standard Hydrogen electrode
- Calomel reference electrode
- Silver/silver chloride reference electrode
Calomel Electrodes
A calomel electrode can be represented as:
HgHg2Cl2 (sat’d) , KCl (xM)
Three concentrations of KCl are common, 0.1 M, 1M, and
saturated (4.6 M)
The electrode potential is determined by:
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