11.10 Acid-Base Titrations Flashcards
1
Q
What is an acid-base titration?
A
experimental technique used to determine the identity of an unknown weak acid or weak base by determining its pKa or pKb
2
Q
What is a titrant?
A
strong acid or strong base with a known identity and concentration
3
Q
What is the buffering domain on a titration curve?
A
section of the curve where pH changes very gradually
4
Q
What is the equivalence point of a titration curve?
A
moles of the OH- and H+ ions are equivalent; where everything has been neutralized
5
Q
Where is the equivalence point for a weak acid titrated by a strong base?
A
pH > 7
6
Q
Where is the equivalence point for a weak base titrated by a strong acid?
A
pH < 7
7
Q
What is the half-equivalence point?
A
where pH = pKa
