Titrations

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What is a titration?

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A titration is a laboratory method used to determine the concentration of a solution by adding a reactant of known concentration until the reaction reaches completion.

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What is the purpose of using a buret in titrations?

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A buret is used to deliver precise volumes of a titrant solution during a titration.

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What does it mean to neutralize an acid?

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To neutralize an acid means to react it with a base to form water and a salt, making the solution less acidic.

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What is hydrochloric acid (HCl)?

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Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid commonly used in titrations and chemical reactions.

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What is sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?

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Sodium hydroxide is a strong base used in titrations to neutralize acids.

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What is the pH scale?

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The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a solution is, ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic), with 7 being neutral.

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What is a neutral solution?

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A neutral solution has a pH of 7, meaning it is neither acidic nor basic.

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What happens at the endpoint of a titration?

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At the endpoint of a titration, the amount of titrant added is exactly enough to completely react with the analyte.

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What is an indicator in a titration?

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An indicator is a substance that changes color at a specific pH level, helping to identify the endpoint of a titration.

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What is the formula for calculating molarity?

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Molarity (M) = moles of solute / liters of solution.