Chemical Speciation and Complex Formation

This lecture introduces the concept of chemical speciation and complex formation, focusing on the influence of ligands on solubility and dissolution. It covers topics such as soil-water interactions, adsorption-desorption processes, and the role of equilibrium constants in speciation calculations. The instructor explains how to solve equation systems to determine free equilibrium concentrations of species and the importance of experimental design in speciation studies. Additionally, the lecture discusses the speciation calculation procedure with Newton-Raphson and the content of a lab journal report for experimental analysis.