University Chemistry ›› 2015, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (3): 80-84.doi: 10.3866/pku.DXHX2010380

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The Application of Matlab in the pH Calculation of Amphiprotic Species

Xue Zechun, Cheng Xiaodong, Li Lianzhi, Zhang Xianxi, Li Dacheng   

  1. Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, Shandong, China
  • Published:2015-06-25

Abstract:

The pH calculation of amphiprotic species is a very important content in the inorganic chemistry course.In this paper, the calculation of pH and the distribution fraction as a function of pH using Matlab software are illustrated by three representative examples, NaHCO3, NH4CN, and NaH2PO4. This practice can help students further understand the fundamentals of the amphiprotic species, and enable students to understand and learn the application of Matlab software in chemistry.

Key words: Amphiprotic species, Distribution fraction, pH, Matlab