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Acid-base titration
Additional recommended knowledgeAn acid-base titration is a method in chemistry that allows quantitative analysis of the concentration of an unknown acid or base solution. It makes use of the neutralization reaction that occurs between acids and bases, and that we know how acids and bases will react if we know their formula. EquipmentThe key equipment used in a titration are:
MethodBefore starting the titration a suitable pH indicator must be chosen. The endpoint of the reaction, when all the products have reacted, will have a pH dependent on the relative strengths of the acids and bases. The pH of the endpoint can be roughly determined using the following rules:
When a weak acid reacts with a weak base, the endpoint solution will be basic if the base is stronger and acidic if the acid is stronger. If both are of equal strength, then the endpoint pH will be neutral. A suitable indicator should be chosen, that will experience a change in color close to the end point of the reaction. First, the burette should be rinsed with the standard solution, the pipette with the unknown solution, and the conical flask with distilled water. Secondly, a known volume of the unknown concentration solution should be taken with the pipette and placed into the conical flask, along with a small amount of the indicator chosen. The burette should be filled to the top of its scale with the known solution. The known solution should then be allowed out of the burette, into the conical flask. At this stage we want a rough estimate of the amount of this solution it took to neutralize the unknown solution. Let the solution out of the burette until the indicator changes color and then record the value on the burette. This is the first titre and should be discluded from any calculations. Perform three more titrations, this time more accurately, taking into account we know roughly where the end point will occur. Take note of each of the readings on the burette at the end point, and average these at the end. Endpoint is reached when the indicator just changes color permanently. This is best achieved by washing a hanging drop from the tip of the burette into the flask right at the end of the titration. |
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