Chelation with EDTA
$[M(H_2O)_6]^{2+}+EDTA^{4-} \rarr [M(EDTA)]^{2+}+6H_2O$
- Two species in solution on this side $\rarr$ Seven species in solution on this side
$\Delta G=\Delta H-T\Delta S$
- This is the basis of chelation therapy, used for treating $Pb_{2+}, Hg_{2+}$ and $Cd_{2+}$ poisoning
$Pb^{2+}+EDTA^{4-}\rarr [Pb(EDTA)]^{2+}$
- Can kill cells $\hspace{5 mm}$ Body can excrete from body without any problems