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What is the concentration of potassium ions in a 0.1 M solution of potassium chloride using a potassium ion-selective electrode?

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In a 0.1 M solution of potassium chloride  KCl , the concentration of potassium ions  K+  is equal to the concentration of the KCl solution, since KCl dissociates completely into K+ and Cl- ions in solution. Therefore, the concentration of potassium ions in a 0.1 M KCl solution is 0.1 M. Using a potassium ion-selective electrode, you would calibrate the electrode with a series of standard potassium solutions of known concentrations. Then, you would measure the potential  voltage  of the 0.1 M KCl solution and compare it to the calibration curve to confirm the concentration of potassium ions in the solution. In this case, the electrode should indicate a concentration of 0.1 M K+.
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