Titration Technique Definition and Concepts

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Which statement about acid-base indicators is correct?

  • Their ions have colors that are identical to the undissociated molecule.
  • They do not change color at the equivalence point of a titration.
  • They are weak organic acids or bases that slightly dissociate in aqueous solutions to form colored ions. (correct)
  • They are strong acids or bases that completely dissociate in aqueous solutions.

What is the purpose of a back titration technique?

  • To determine the concentration of a strong acid or base.
  • To resolve problems encountered in direct titrations, such as slow titrations. (correct)
  • To prepare a standardized solution for use in other titrations.
  • To determine the concentration of an indicator solution.

In a back titration, what is the role of the standardized NaOH solution?

  • It is the analyte of unknown concentration.
  • It is the indicator used to determine the end point.
  • It is the solution being analyzed for its ascorbic acid content.
  • It is the titrant of known concentration. (correct)

Which of the following is true about phenolphthalein as an indicator in acid-base titrations?

<p>It is colorless in neutral solutions and pink in basic solutions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the experiment for determining ascorbic acid in vitamin C tablets, what role does phenolphthalein play?

<p>It is the indicator used to determine the end point. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the equivalence point in an acid-base titration?

<p>It is the point at which the moles of added titrant are stoichiometrically equal to the moles of analyte. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an acid-base titration, what is the primary purpose of the indicator?

<p>To determine the equivalence point by undergoing a color change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the back titration technique, what is the role of the standardized NaOH solution?

<p>It serves as the titrant solution of known concentration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the end point and the equivalence point in an acid-base titration?

<p>The end point is located very close to the equivalence point (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Brønsted-Lowry theory, which of the following statements is true about weak acids and bases?

<p>Weak acids and bases both partially dissociate in water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the experiment for determining ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) in tablets, what is the role of phenolphthalein as the indicator?

<p>It turns pink in the presence of excess NaOH (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of the titrant in an acid-base titration?

<p>The titrant is the solution of known concentration used to determine the unknown concentration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of acid-base titrations, what is the primary purpose of performing a back titration?

<p>To resolve issues related to slow titration rates or interference from other substances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the definition provided, which of the following statements accurately describes the analyte in an acid-base titration?

<p>The analyte is the solution of unknown concentration being analyzed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of a strong acid or base in an acid-base titration?

<p>Strong acids and bases are used as titrants due to their complete dissociation in water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of acid-base indicators, what is the significance of the color change observed at the end point?

<p>It indicates that the equivalence point has been reached (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Titration

  • A technique used to determine the concentration of an identified analyte by reacting it with a solution of known concentration (titrant)
  • Involves adding a solution of known concentration from a burette to a measured volume of analyte

Analyte and Titrant

  • Analyte: a solution of unknown concentration (known volume)
  • Titrant: a solution of known concentration (volume obtained by titration)

Equivalence Point and End Point

  • Equivalence point: the point at which the moles of added titrant are stoichiometrically equal to the moles of analyte
  • End point: signals the end of titration where the indicator gives an observable change, located very close to the equivalence point

Acid-Base Chemistry

  • Acid: a proton (H+) donor (Bronsted-Lowry definition)
  • Base: a proton (H+) acceptor (Bronsted-Lowry definition)
  • Strong acid/base: completely dissociates with water
  • Weak acid/base: partially dissociates with water

Acid-Base Indicators

  • Weak organic acids or bases that dissociate slightly in aqueous solutions to form ions
  • Indicators change colors because their ions have colors that are different from undissociated molecules
  • Example: phenolphthalein, a weak acid that is colorless in acidic and neutral solutions and pink in basic solutions

Acid-Base Titration

  • A procedure used in quantitative analysis to determine the concentration of either an acid or a base
  • Indicator should change sharply at the equivalence point
  • At the end point of titration, all acids and bases are neutralized, and the flask contains water and salt only

Back Titration

  • An alternative technique to direct titration designed to resolve some problems encountered in direct titration, such as slow titration
  • Titrant: standardized NaOH solution
  • Analyte: ascorbic acid (Vitamin C tablet samples)
  • Indicator: phenolphthalein

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