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When there is a buffer present, the buffer makes it difficult to change the pH of a solution.

Say for instance a buffer keeps the pH around 6.5 +/- 0.2 .

The buffer only works when the pH is in this range.

If too much acid or too much base is added, taking the pH out of this range the pH will change quickly, even if only a little extra base or acid is added to the solution.

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There is no buffer when the titration first begins.

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Its on a logarithmic scale. If i t was done by the concentration of H+ it would be a straight line

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The point at which a drop of base changes the color of an acid solution and the color persists?

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In a titration the point at which one drop of base turns the acid plus indicator a pink color that lasts for 30 seconds is called the?

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What will happen to the molarity of NaOH If a drop of NaOH falls out of the flask during the titration?

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What is the name of the process when you combine an acid with a base?

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No, because a drop of strong base can change the pH a lot and mess up titration, it has to be a moderate-weak base!


Why you use tritation?

there are many uses of titration..to know the volume of one drop of a liquid..


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What are the advantages and disadvantages of acid base titration?

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of acid-base titration?

Advantages:Simple to doCost effectiveDo not need high expertisevery accurate and preciseCan be used by low skilled traineesDisadvantages:Determining end point may be difficult (pending indicator used)Requires careful attention to reach end point accurately (based on split-drop method)


When performing titrations why should you constantly stir the contents?

During a titration, reactant from the burette are added drop wise. It may not reach the bottom, which might result in an incorrect endpoint. The flask is always stirred to mix the reactants in the flask evenly.


What is the meaning of the term end point in titration and what is true about the system at the end point?

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