cemar.
Feb6-08, 03:15 PM
Hey so im doing a lab write up right now for determining the value of K of the reaction of Fe3+ + SCN- <---> Fe(SCN).
In the procedure for creating dilute solutions for analysis (by colourimetry) we mixed Fe(NO3)3 KSCN and HNO3. I know that the first two will ionize and react to form Fe(SCN) (which is a red pigment) I am however confused with the role that HNO3 plays in the emperiment.
Thanks so much.
In the procedure for creating dilute solutions for analysis (by colourimetry) we mixed Fe(NO3)3 KSCN and HNO3. I know that the first two will ionize and react to form Fe(SCN) (which is a red pigment) I am however confused with the role that HNO3 plays in the emperiment.
Thanks so much.