Titrations Flashcards
Volumetric Analysis
Analysis of concentration of a reactant using volume
Basis of titration
The concentration in moles per litre of one reactant
The exact volumes of both reactants
The ration in which both reactants react in a balanced equation
Standard solution
Solution whose concentration is known accurately
Primary standard must be: 1
Pure + stable
If unstable it reacts with other things before reaction
Pure so we know what we are weighing
Primary standard
Chemical that makes up standard solution
Primary standard must be: 2
Soluble in water
Primary standard must be: 3
Does not lose or gain molecules of water of crystallisation
Déliquescence/ hydroscopity
Absorb water from surrounding
Efflorescence
Losing water
Primary standard must be: 4
Does not absorb O2/ CO2 readily
Primary standard must be: 5
Has a high relative molecular mass to reduce percentage error
Titration 1
Na2CO3 -> HCL
Methyl orange
yellow -> pink
Titration 2
HCL -> NaOH
Methyl orange
yellow -> pink
Titration 3
NaOH -> CH3COOH
Phenolphthalein
Pink to colourless