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What is a standard solution in the context of acid and base titrations?
What is a standard solution in the context of acid and base titrations?
A solution whose concentration is accurately known.
What is a primary standard, and why is anhydrous sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) a common example?
What is a primary standard, and why is anhydrous sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) a common example?
A primary standard is a water-soluble substance that is stable and is available in pure form. Anhydrous sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) is a common primary standard because it meets these criteria.
What is the purpose of washing out the burette with DI water before use?
What is the purpose of washing out the burette with DI water before use?
To remove any impurities that may affect the accuracy of the titration.
What indicator is used in the vinegar titration?
What indicator is used in the vinegar titration?
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How is the pipette filled with solution?
How is the pipette filled with solution?
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Why is the conical flask washed out with DI water only?
Why is the conical flask washed out with DI water only?
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What is the purpose of adding a few drops of indicator to the conical flask?
What is the purpose of adding a few drops of indicator to the conical flask?
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Why is a white tile placed under the conical flask?
Why is a white tile placed under the conical flask?
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What is the purpose of washing the sides of the conical flask during titration?
What is the purpose of washing the sides of the conical flask during titration?
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Why is it important to use a funnel when pouring the solution into a volumetric flask?
Why is it important to use a funnel when pouring the solution into a volumetric flask?
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What is the purpose of adding DI water to the volumetric flask using a dropper?
What is the purpose of adding DI water to the volumetric flask using a dropper?
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What is the characteristic of HCl that makes it volatile?
What is the characteristic of HCl that makes it volatile?
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What is the purpose of using an indicator in a titration reaction?
What is the purpose of using an indicator in a titration reaction?
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Why is it necessary to dilute the bottled vinegar in the experiment?
Why is it necessary to dilute the bottled vinegar in the experiment?
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What is the first step in solving a vinegar titration question?
What is the first step in solving a vinegar titration question?
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What indicator is used in the HCl vs Sodium Carbonate titration?
What indicator is used in the HCl vs Sodium Carbonate titration?
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What is the property of H2SO4 that makes it hydroscopic?
What is the property of H2SO4 that makes it hydroscopic?
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State one precaution that should be taken as the end point of a titration is approaching.
State one precaution that should be taken as the end point of a titration is approaching.
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