Based on the Bronsted-Christiansen-Scatchard equation the influence of the ionic strength I and the permittivity e (dielectric constant) on the rate of ionic reactions has been studied. Experiments carried out by students have shown that the application of N,N-dimethylaminophenolphtalein (DMAPP) instead of the usually used phenolphthalein provides more pertinent results visualizing the role of the salt effect by the consideration of the rate of ionic reaction. A modified route for the preparation of DMAPP as well as the procedure for the performance of the fading experiment have been described. Furthermore, the results obtained from students’ experiments demonstrating the influence of I and e of the solvent on the rate constant k have been presented and discussed.
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Dakkouri, M.; Bodenmuller, W. . J. Chem. Educ.1997 74 556.
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