ABB Flashcards
Equivalence point is
The point in a titration at which the volume of one solution has reacted exactly with the volume of the second solution
Matches the stoichiometry of the reaction
[H+]=[OH-]
Strong acid and strong base
Vertical section
pH 3-11
Strong acid and weak base
PH 3-7
Weak acid and strong base
PH 7-11
Weak acid and weak base
No vertical section
Addition of acid
Increase in [H+]
Indicator equilibrium position will shift to the left to minimise the increase in [H+} by reacting H+ with A- to form more HA
Addition of alkali
OH- + H+ —> H2O
Decrease in [H+]
Indicator equilibrium position will shift to the right to minimise the decrease in [H+]. More of the weak acid indicator will dissociate into H+ and A-
The end point of an indicator
The PH at which there are equal concentrations of the weak acid and its conjugate base forms of the indicator
Colour of an indicator at its end point is mid way between the colours of the acid (HA) and conjugate base (A-) forms
Choosing an indicator
The PH range/ end point of the indicator must coincide with the vertical section of the PH curve.