Topic 12 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of adding sodium thiosulfate solution in the iodine clock reaction?
A
Reduces the iodine
Prevents starch reacting with the iodine until all the sodium thiosulfate has reacted
Prevents colour change of starch indicator
2
Q
Outline a method for measuring iodine concentrations without sampling the mixture
What measurements would you make?
A
Colourimetry
Measure absorption at various times
Convert absorption into concentration