Reactions of Acids and Bases in Analytical Chemistry

This book provides a coherent and logical presentation of acid-base reactions on the principle of the Bronsted-Lowry theory, a concept of importance to general chemistry as well as analytical chemistry. The book is also a guide to other acid-base theories and to more complex acid-base systems, and is suitable as a text for advanced analytical chemistry students. The author deals first with elementary principles to ensure thorough understanding of his subject, before considering the details of acid-base phenomena, and extending the discussion to non-aqueous media. Many worked examples demonstrate methods of calculation of pH in numerous different kinds of solutions, and similar problems are set for the student. The theory of acid-base titrations is treated in detail, again with many worked examples. Finally, some advanced topics are covered, including Lewis acid-base theory, acid-base chemistry in molten salts, and correlations between acid-base properties; these have applications across many areas of chemistry.