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    A pH meter measures the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution using a glass electrode and reference electrode contained in a single probe. The probe is placed in the solution and a salt bridge forms, allowing the sodium ions in the probe to cross the glass membrane. This causes a change in free energy that the pH meter reads as the H+ concentration. The pH meter must be calibrated using buffer solutions of known pH before it can accurately measure the pH of other solutions. Proper storage and maintenance of the pH probe is also important for accurate readings.

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    A pH meter measures the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution using a glass electrode and reference electrode contained in a single probe. The probe is placed in the solution and a salt bridge forms, allowing the sodium ions in the probe to cross the glass membrane. This causes a change in free energy that the pH meter reads as the H+ concentration. The pH meter must be calibrated using buffer solutions of known pH before it can accurately measure the pH of other solutions. Proper storage and maintenance of the pH probe is also important for accurate readings.

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    PH Meter Use and Calibration

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    A pH meter measures the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution using a glass electrode and reference electrode contained in a single probe. The probe is placed in the solution and a salt bridge forms, allowing the sodium ions in the probe to cross the glass membrane. This causes a change in free energy that the pH meter reads as the H+ concentration. The pH meter must be calibrated using buffer solutions of known pH before it can accurately measure the pH of other solutions. Proper storage and maintenance of the pH probe is also important for accurate readings.

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    pH Meter - Use and Calibration

    What is a pH Meter?
    An instrument that measures the H+ ion concentration (pH) of a solution using an ion sensitive electrode which will ideally respond to one specific ion, in this case H+ The pH of a solution is the negative logarithm of the H+ ion concentration A typical modern pH meter has a glass and reference electrode in one tube

    How Does a pH Meter Measure H+ Concentration?


    The pH meter has two electrodes in one tube, glass and reference electrode. A saturated KCL and HCL solution is contained in a tube which is inside of an outer tube that will have contact with the solution to be measured. This outer tube has a double glass bulb with NA+ which makes an ion specific electrode. When measuring the pH of a solution, a salt bridge forms. The NA+ ion, not H+, crosses the glass membrane of the pH electrode and allows for a change in free energy which is measured by the pH meter as the concentration of H+.

    Calibrating a pH Meter
    Make sure the meter is in pH mode For a 3 point calibration, use high pH (--), pH 7.0 and low (-.0) solution Before calibration, rinse probe thoroughly with de-ionized water or a rinse solution Immerse the end of the probe completely in the calibration solution Stir the probe gently to create a homogenous sample

    Measuring the pH of a Solution


    Always rinse electrodes with de-ionized water prior to placing in a solution for pH measurement Allow meter to stabilize for 30 seconds or a minute, then read Remove electrodes and rinse with de-ionized solution The pH bulb should always be stored wet preferably in pH 4.0 buffer with 1/100 KCl Other buffers or tap water can be used for storage

    Maintenance of pH Meter
    Wipe off exterior of pH meter with a damp cloth after use
    The outside of the meter is made of polyester and is not affected by most solvents but is affected by some organic solvents pH the power of hydrogen

    A Quick Method for Determining pH Litmus Paper

    Litmus Paper
    Litmus paper is useful to determine the pH of a solution when you do not have a pH meter available Proper storage of the litmus paper is essential to maintain quality control

    The pH Scale
    The pH measures the concentration of H+ in a solution The lower the number, the more acidic the solution The higher the number, the more basic the solution

    The pH Scale Another Description

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