Experiment 34 Prelaboratory Assignment: An Equilibrium Constant Lab
Purpose: To determine the absorbance of a solution containing Fe(NO3)3 and KSCN and calculate the equilibrium constant.
Procedure:
1. Prepare a 1 M Fe(NO3)3 solution and a 1 M KSCN solution.
2. Dilute 75 ιL of the Fe(NO3)3 solution to 25.0 mL with 0.1 M HNO3.
3. Measure the absorbance of the solution using a spectrophotometer.
4. Calculate the concentration of Fe(SCN)2+ using the equation: [Fe(SCN)2+] = ([Fe(SCN)2+]initial - [Fe(SCN)2+]equilibrium).
Experimental Data:
Molar Concentration of Fe(NO3)3 (M): 1.0
Molar Concentration of KSCN (M): 0.1
Absorbance: 0.4
Transmittance: 38.4%
Path Length (cm): 1.0
Conclusion:
The equilibrium constant for the reaction between Fe(NO3)3 and KSCN can be calculated using the absorbance and concentration data.