Ion Concentration Analysis

Define the following terms: ion net charge cation monatomic cation polyatomic cation anion monatomic anion and polyatomic anion. Describe various ways in which different types of ions can be represented. Define the following terms: acid base neutral and pH. Describe the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid and the difference between a strong base and a weak base. Describe a typical pH meter and explain how it can be used to measure the concentration of hydrogen ions in a sample. Define the following terms: conductance electrolyte conductance chromatography and ion exchange chromatography. Describe how current can flow through a solution. Explain how conductance measurements can be obtained from a sample in a lab. Describe the process of ion exchange chromatography.