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Second Stability Constant is an equilibrium constant for the formation of complex formed between a metal and two ligand. Check FAQs
K2=nfactor(nsecond_stability-1)k1LLL(2-nfactor)k1
K2 - Second Stability Constant?nfactor - Formation Factor for Complexation?nsecond_stability - Formation Factor for Second Order?k1 - First Stability Constant?L - Ligand Concentration of the Complex?

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0.303Edit=0.5Edit(1.5Edit-1)2.5Edit0.55Edit0.55Edit0.55Edit(2-0.5Edit)2.5Edit
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Second Stability Constant Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
K2=nfactor(nsecond_stability-1)k1LLL(2-nfactor)k1
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
K2=0.5(1.5-1)2.50.550.550.55(2-0.5)2.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
K2=0.5(1.5-1)2.50.550.550.55(2-0.5)2.5
Next Step Evaluate
K2=0.303030303030303
LAST Step Rounding Answer
K2=0.303

Second Stability Constant Formula Elements

Variables
Second Stability Constant
Second Stability Constant is an equilibrium constant for the formation of complex formed between a metal and two ligand.
Symbol: K2
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Formation Factor for Complexation
Formation Factor for Complexation is the ratio of the total concentration of the ligand bound to the metal ion to the total concentration of the metal ion.
Symbol: nfactor
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Formation Factor for Second Order
Formation Factor for Second Order is the ratio of the total concentration of the ligand bound to the metal ion to the total concentration of the metal ion.
Symbol: nsecond_stability
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
First Stability Constant
First Stability Constant is an equilibrium constant for the formation of a metal ligand complex.
Symbol: k1
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Ligand Concentration of the Complex
Ligand Concentration of the Complex is the concentration of the ligand that combines with binary complex to form ternary complex.
Symbol: L
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Second Stability Constant

​Go Relation between First and Second Stability Constant
K2=10(2pL)+log10(nfactor(2-nfactor)k1)

Other formulas in Complex Equilibria category

​Go Stability Constant of Ternary Complexes
KMAB=MABMAL
​Go Stability Constant of Binary Complexes
β2=MAMcomplexL
​Go Change in Stability Constant
km=10log10(KMAB)-(log10(kMA)+log10(kMB))
​Go Stability Constant of Complex Compound
kstab=1kdis

How to Evaluate Second Stability Constant?

Second Stability Constant evaluator uses Second Stability Constant = (Formation Factor for Complexation*(Formation Factor for Second Order-1)*First Stability Constant*Ligand Concentration of the Complex)/(Ligand Concentration of the Complex*Ligand Concentration of the Complex*(2-Formation Factor for Complexation)*First Stability Constant) to evaluate the Second Stability Constant, The Second Stability Constant formula is defined as an equilibrium constant for the formation of complex formed between a metal and two ligand. Second Stability Constant is denoted by K2 symbol.

How to evaluate Second Stability Constant using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Second Stability Constant, enter Formation Factor for Complexation (nfactor), Formation Factor for Second Order (nsecond_stability), First Stability Constant (k1) & Ligand Concentration of the Complex (L) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Second Stability Constant

What is the formula to find Second Stability Constant?
The formula of Second Stability Constant is expressed as Second Stability Constant = (Formation Factor for Complexation*(Formation Factor for Second Order-1)*First Stability Constant*Ligand Concentration of the Complex)/(Ligand Concentration of the Complex*Ligand Concentration of the Complex*(2-Formation Factor for Complexation)*First Stability Constant). Here is an example- 0.30303 = (0.5*(1.5-1)*2.5*0.55)/(0.55*0.55*(2-0.5)*2.5).
How to calculate Second Stability Constant?
With Formation Factor for Complexation (nfactor), Formation Factor for Second Order (nsecond_stability), First Stability Constant (k1) & Ligand Concentration of the Complex (L) we can find Second Stability Constant using the formula - Second Stability Constant = (Formation Factor for Complexation*(Formation Factor for Second Order-1)*First Stability Constant*Ligand Concentration of the Complex)/(Ligand Concentration of the Complex*Ligand Concentration of the Complex*(2-Formation Factor for Complexation)*First Stability Constant).
What are the other ways to Calculate Second Stability Constant?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Second Stability Constant-
  • Second Stability Constant=10^((2*pH of Ligand)+log10(Formation Factor for Complexation/((2-Formation Factor for Complexation)*First Stability Constant)))OpenImg
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