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What is the purpose of titration in quantitative chemical analysis?
What is the purpose of titration in quantitative chemical analysis?
- To create a standard solution of known concentration and volume
- To measure the proportion of gold or silver in coins
- To react with a solution of analyte
- To determine the concentration of an identified analyte (correct)
What is the term used for the reagent prepared as a standard solution in titration?
What is the term used for the reagent prepared as a standard solution in titration?
- Volumetric analysis
- Titrant or titrator (correct)
- Titrand
- Tiltre
What does the word 'titration' descend from?
What does the word 'titration' descend from?
- The French word 'titrer' (correct)
- The word 'volumetric'
- The French chemist Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac
- The proportion of gold or silver in coins
Who developed the first burette, similar to a graduated cylinder, in 1791?
Who developed the first burette, similar to a graduated cylinder, in 1791?
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Who invented the terms 'pipette' and 'burette'?
Who invented the terms 'pipette' and 'burette'?
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Titration in Quantitative Chemical Analysis
- Titration is a laboratory technique used to determine the concentration of a substance in a solution.
Standard Solution in Titration
- The reagent prepared as a standard solution in titration is called the titrant.
Origins of the Term 'Titration'
- The word 'titration' descends from the Latin word 'titulare', meaning 'to determine the value of'.
Development of the Burette
- In 1791, French chemist Antoine Lavoisier developed the first burette, similar to a graduated cylinder.
Invention of Scientific Terms
- French chemist Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac invented the terms 'pipette' and 'burette'.
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