Acids and bases Flashcards

1
Q

what is meant by the equivalence point in a titration?

A

when sufficient base has been added to just neutralise the acid (or vice versa)

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2
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relationship between pH and pKa

A

pH = pKa

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3
Q

picking a suitable indicator

A

the indicator needs to change colour at exactly the end point of the titration, so pick one that changes colour over a narrow pH range that lies entirely on the vertical part of the pH curve

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