Volumetric Analysis Flashcards
What is a Volumetric Analysis?
Quantitative Technique
Involves measuring volume of a solution with a known concentration which is used to determine the concentration of the analyte.
What process is involved in a volumetric analysis?
Titration
Steps to a Volumetric Analysis
- Preparation of standard solution
- Titration between standard solution and solution to be standardised
- Titration between standardised solution and analyte
- Calculations to determine analyte concentration
Volumetric Flask
Used to prepare standard solution
A fixed volume usually 100mL or 250mL
Pipette
Used to transfer a known volume of solution being analyzed to the conical flask
Fixed volume, commonly 20 - 25mL
Aliquot
an amount taken from a larger quantity, so that it can be tested
Burette
A variable volume
Holds up to 50mL
Contains the standard solution
Titre
the volume of a solution required to complete a reaction in a titration.
Conical Flask
Used for holding the aliquot delivered by the pipette
What is a standard solution?
Concentration is accurately known, prepared in volumetric flask, prepared using a primary standard
Requirements of a primary standard
- available in pure form
- known formula
- stable enough to not react with the atmosphere
- soluble in water
- high molar mass
Standardization
A standard solution can be used to standardise another solution
Titration
adding one solution to another until a reaction is complete
Indicator
signals the point where neutralisation reaction is complete
Equivalence point
reaction is complete according to mole ratios in equation