University Chemistry ›› 2026, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (5): 131-140.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202511002

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Improvement on the experimental determination of ionization equilibrium constant for acetic acid

Chunfang Zhang1,2, Yuehua Liu1, Lin Yang1, Wenhui Xu1, Mingtao Run1,2, Cuimiao Zhang1,2   

  1. 1 College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, Hebei Province, China;
    2 National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center of Chemistry (Hebei University), Baoding 071002, Hebei Province, China
  • Received:2025-11-03 Accepted:2026-02-25 Published:2026-05-21
  • Contact: Cuimiao Zhang E-mail:cmzhanghbu@163.com

Abstract: This study comprehensively reforms the classic physical chemistry experiment involving the determination of the ionization equilibrium constant of acetic acid via conductometry. It addresses three key limitations: insufficient support for inquiry-based learning, lack of microscopic mechanistic insight, and reliance on conventional data processing methods. The reform incorporates three main strategies: expanding experimental protocols to enhance exploratory learning, introducing theoretical calculations to elucidate microscopic mechanisms, and implementing a custom-developed WeChat mini-program for intelligent data processing. These improvements significantly elevate the project’s “high-order, innovative, and challenging” quality, presenting a practical paradigm for a novel teaching model that effectively integrates theory and experimentation.

Key words: Standard ionization equilibrium constant, pH meter method, Le Châtelier’s principle, Gaussian software, Hydrated ion