How to Determine the Concentration of I2 in a Solution Experimentally?

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The discussion focuses on standardizing a 0.005M iodine (I2) solution through titration. The user seeks guidance on the correct procedure for determining the exact concentration of the iodine solution. It is emphasized that the previous resources provided were inadequate in explaining both the chemistry and the proper titration procedure. A recommended resource for iodometric titration standardization is provided for further clarity.

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Hi,
We have been supplied an Iodine (I2) solution 0.005M.for an experiment but we are supposed to standardize the iodine solution (which i guess means that to find the exact concentration of the I2 solution)
My idea is that we should do a titaration,but I don't know how to or what to do.

So if you could please tell me how to find the concentration of I2 experimentally that would be great.
Thanks
 
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http://archives.library.illinois.edu/erec/University%20Archives/1505050/ch106Brass/titration.htm
 
Previous link doesn't make much sense - it doesn't explain neither the chemistry behind nor the procedure (not to mention the fact it incorrectly suggests adding the indicator at the beginning of the titration, and it doesn't deal with the standardization procedure). Try

http://www.titrations.info/iodometric-titration-standardization
 

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