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A , is evaluated by means of the emf response of the ion-selective electrode in mixed solutions of the primary ion, A, and interfering ion, B (fixed interference method) or less desirable, in separate solutions of A and B (separate solution method). The activities of the primary ion, A, and the interfering ion, B, at which is determined should always be specified, as the value of is defined by the modified Nikolsky–Eisenman equation. The smaller the value of the greater the electrode's preference for the principal ion, A. Comment: The terms
coefficient
which defines the ability of an ion-selective electrode to distinguish a particular ion from others. The selectivity
coefficient
, selectivity
constant and selectivity factor
are frequently used instead of selectivity
coefficient
. However, in order to standardize the terminology associated with ion-selective electrodes, use of the term selectivity
coefficient
is recommended, as is the fixed interference method for its evaluation. This selectivity
coefficient
is not identical to the similar term used in separation science.