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An ion selective electrode differs from a glass pH electrode in responding to

  • A.the concentration of dissolved gases
  • B.an ion other than hydrogen
  • C.the total ionic strength of the solution
  • D.the electrical conductivity of the solution

Answer: B

Correct answer: an ion other than hydrogen

An ion selective electrode works on the same principle as the glass electrode - a membrane potential responding to the activity of one ion - but with a membrane chosen for a different species: fluoride using a lanthanum fluoride crystal, and others for nitrate, calcium, potassium and so on. Each has an interference from ions of similar size and charge, which is the practical limit on its selectivity.

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