U1-3-6 - Volumetric Titration Flashcards
Colour of phenolphthalein in acidic and neutral solutions
Colourless
NOT clear!
Colour of phenolphthalein in alkaline solutions
Pink
A solution of accurately known concentration
Standard solution
What is the point of titration?
To find out an unknown concentration by reacting a sample with a standard solution.
During a titration, what tells you the reaction is finished?
The first permanent colour change
What is a titre?
Volume of solution added from the burette during a titration.
What are concordant titres?
Titres within 0.2 cm3 of each other.
Name this piece of apparatus
Pipette
Name this piece of apparatus
Burette
Titres within 0.2 cm3 of each other are called ….
concordant.
What is c1 and c2?
Concentrations of acid and base used in a titration.
What is V1 and V2?
Volumes of acid and base used in a titration.
Units must match, e.g. both in litres or both in cm3.
What is n1 and n2?
Number of moles of acid and base from the balanced equation.
Standard solution
A solution of accurately known concentration