Chemistry A-Level
Manganate(VII) as a self-indicating oxidant
What Manganate(VII) as a self-indicating oxidant means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Manganate(VII) as a self-indicating oxidant
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Acidified manganate(VII) is purple and is reduced to almost colourless Mn²⁺, so the end-point is the first permanent pink tinge as excess MnO₄⁻ appears.
Topics that use Manganate(VII) as a self-indicating oxidant
- Redox and electrode potentials (OCR A-Level)
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