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A Ca 2+ ion-selective electrode was calibrated in metal ion buffers with ionic strength fixed at 0.50 M. The electrode is also sensitive to Mg2+. 1a)What is the general expression for the response of this electrode, including the Mg 2+ slectivity coefficient. What is the purpose of fixing the ionic strength of the calibration points?

1b.) Derive the equation for the response of the electrode to Ca 2+ and Mg 2+ from the data below.

[Ca2+] (M) [Mg2+] (M) mV
1.00 x 10-6 0 -55.4
2.5 x 10-4 0 +17.2
1.00 x 10-6 3.7 x 10-3 -41.1

1c.) In region rich in limestone deposits, [Ca2+] in streams is about 1.0*10-5 M. A Ca2+ ion selective electrode can be used for continuous monitoring of [Ca2+] in streams. High levels of Mg2+ can interfere with this measurement.

From answer in part (b), calculate the maximum [Mg2+] that can be tolerated to ensure less than a 10 % error in the measured [Ca2+].

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