Analyzing X Substance Purity in a 4-Substance Solution

  • Thread starter steve2212
  • Start date
In summary, the conversation discusses a solution with 4 substances, each with a specific pH and at 100% concentration. The question is raised about determining the purity of X substance in terms of concentration, but it is concluded that there are too many unknown factors to give a definite answer. The conversation also mentions clarifying the meaning of "at 100% concentration" to better understand the question.
  • #1
steve2212
11
0
Say you have a solution with 4 substances, X substance with pH 3.3, Y with a pH of 2.6, Z substance pH of 2.4 and W with a pH of 2.5. All of the substances are at 100% concentration

You also know the volume and pH of the overall solution.

Is it possible to determine purity in terms of X? (concentration). I was thinking no because there are too many substances of unknown volume in the solution.
 
Last edited:
Chemistry news on Phys.org
  • #2
No idea what you mean - you can't have solution with several different pH's at the same time.

--
 
  • #3
I think he is referring to the PH of each substance when it is in his own.
 
  • #4
Probably, but even then question requires fiurther assumptions about what he means by "at 100% concentration". Instead of guesswork I prefer to ask for clarification - besides, quite often trying to clarify people start to understand why question has no answer :wink:

--
methods
 

FAQ: Analyzing X Substance Purity in a 4-Substance Solution

What is the purpose of analyzing X substance purity in a 4-substance solution?

The purpose of this analysis is to determine the concentration and purity of a specific substance (X) in a solution that contains 4 different substances. This information is important for various research and industrial purposes.

What methods can be used to analyze the purity of X substance in a solution?

There are several methods that can be used to analyze the purity of a substance in a solution, including chromatography, spectroscopy, and titration. Each method has its own advantages and limitations, so the choice of method will depend on the specific properties of the substance being analyzed.

What factors can affect the accuracy of the analysis?

The accuracy of the analysis can be affected by various factors, such as the quality of the equipment and reagents used, the skill and experience of the analyst, and the presence of impurities or interfering substances in the solution. It is important to carefully control these factors in order to obtain accurate and reliable results.

How can the purity of X substance be expressed in the analysis?

The purity of a substance can be expressed in various ways, such as a percentage, a ratio, or a mass fraction. The choice of expression will depend on the specific requirements of the analysis and the properties of the substance being analyzed.

What are the potential applications of this analysis?

This type of analysis can have various applications in different fields, such as pharmaceuticals, environmental monitoring, and quality control in industrial processes. It can also provide valuable information for research studies and can aid in the development of new products and processes.

Similar threads

Chemistry Moles of NaOH to Create Buffer Solution pH=6 in 0.42M Ethanoic Acid
Replies
3
Views
2K
Weak acid-base solution assumption
Replies
6
Views
2K
MHB How Can One Demonstrate the Ratio Between the Hypotenuses of Two Triangles?
Replies
2
Views
2K
How Do You Calculate NaCH3COO Concentration and Predict pH at Equivalence Point?
Replies
4
Views
3K
Which Solutions Will Liberate CO2 from Trioxocarbonate Salt?
Replies
7
Views
2K
I Exploring ΛCDM Model: Cosmology Intertwined in 4 Pre-Prints
Replies
1
Views
2K
Qualifying Propylene Glycol amounts for specific volume
Replies
1
Views
2K
Buffer solution preparation
Replies
11
Views
3K
Rate of Reaction: Doubling X's Concentration Effect
Replies
1
Views
2K
An Introduction to pH and Buffer Solutions Calculations
Replies
20
Views
165K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top