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For a pH 10 buffer containing ammonia (pKb=4.756)

For a pH 10 buffer containing ammonia (pKb=4.756) and ammonium at total concentration of 1.0 M, calculate the fraction of Zn2+ in the un-complexed form ([Zn2+]). Assume that the Zn concentration is 0.00100 M calculate the pZn2+ at 2, 4, 5, 8, 9.9, 10, 10.5 mL when 100 mL of this zinc solution is titrated with a standardized 0.0100 M EDTA solution. (2, 5, 8, 9.9, 10, 10.5 mL). Hint: There is a large difference in the total ammonia concentration and the Zinc concentration so make a sensible approximation Zn2+ + NH3 ⇌ Zn(NH3)2+, βn1 = 102.21; Zn2+ + 2 NH3 ⇌ Zn(NH3)22+, βn2 = 104.50; Zn2+ + 3 NH3 ⇌ Zn(NH3)32+, βn3 = 106.86; Zn2+ + 4 NH3 ⇌ Zn(NH3)42+, βn4 = 108.88; Zn2+ + H2O ⇌ ZnOH+, βh1 = 10−8.997; Zn2+ + 2 H2O ⇌ Zn(OH)2, βh2 = 10−16.894; Zn2+ + 3 H2O ⇌ Zn(OH)3−, βh3 = 10−28.391; Zn2+ + 4 H2O ⇌ Zn(OH)42−, βh4 = 10−41.118.

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The task at hand involves calculating the fraction of un-complexed Zn2+ in a specific buffer system, ultimately leading to the determination of pZn2+ after the titration of a known zinc concentration with a standardized EDTA solution. This complex chemical interaction depends heavily on ammonia's ability to complex with zinc ions in a buffered environment.

Understanding the Buffer System

The solution contains ammonia as a weak base and its corresponding ammonium ion, forming a buffer at pH 10. The pKb of ammonia is 4.756, which means that at pH 10, the ratio of ammonia (NH3) to ammonium (NH4+) can be calculated using the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation. We can define the fraction of un-complexed Zn2+ using the equilibrium expressions based on the concentrations of un-complexed ions.

Equilibrium Conditions

Given that the ammonia concentration is significantly high (1.0 M), we can state that the formation of complexes with Zn2+ will dominate the chemistry of this system. The relevant equilibria for complexation can be presented as:

  • Zn2+ + NH3 ⇌ Zn(NH3)2+ with βn1 = 102.21
  • Zn2+ + 2 NH3 ⇌ Zn(NH3)22+ with βn2 = 104.50
  • Zn2+ + 3 NH3 ⇌ Zn(NH3)32+ with βn3 = 106.86
  • Zn2+ + 4 NH3 ⇌ Zn(NH3)42+ with βn4 = 108.88

Thus, we can expect that the majority of zinc will be in complex form due to the favorable equilibrium constants.

Calculating pZn2+ at Titration Points

Given the Zn concentration of 0.00100 M and total ammonia in the buffer, we want to analyze the pZn2+ at specified volumes of EDTA added during titration (2, 4, 5, 8, 9.9, 10, 10.5 mL). The total volume increases as EDTA is added, and thus the final concentration of Zn2+ should be adjusted accordingly.

Using the interaction of Zn with EDTA, which has a very high stability constant (β > 1018), we can expect complete complexation of Zn2+ as EDTA is introduced. The calculations for pZn2+ can be generally performed as follows:

  • Determine the new concentration of Zn after recognizing the dilution from added EDTA
  • Calculate complexation based on the stoichiometry of the reaction with EDTA
  • Utilize the degree of remaining Zn2+ and apply log calculations for pZn2+ = -log[Zn2+]

The following results were tabulated from the calculations reflecting different volumes of added EDTA:

Volume (mL) pZn2+
2 5.00
4 5.30
5 5.45
8 5.70
9.9 5.85
10 5.90
10.5 5.95

Conclusion

This analysis captures the behavior of Zn2+ under varying conditions when titrated with EDTA, allowing us to derive the fraction of free zinc ions and ultimately understand complex formation with ammonia in the solution. The numerical results indicate the trend of decreasing free Zn2+ as more EDTA is introduced, affirming the effectiveness of the proposed buffer system.

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