An acid-base titration is used to determine the concentration of an acid or base. The equivalence point is reached when there are equal moles of H3O+ and OH- ions, resulting in a neutral pH of 7. The titration endpoint is indicated by a color change in the indicator, which should change sharply at the equivalence point. Different types of acid-base reactions result in different pH values at the equivalence point, determined by whether the acid and base are strong or weak.
Describes acid-base titration, its purpose, and the significance of equivalence and endpoint, where the acid is fully neutralized.
Explains acid-base indicators, their nature, color change mechanism, and different types with specific pH ranges. Details various acid-base reaction types, corresponding indicators, and pH outcomes at equivalence points.
Demonstrates specific acid-base reactions including HCl with NaOH and CH3COOH with NaOH, and their outcomes.
Provides a link to an online simulation to enhance understanding of acid-base indicators.
Acid base titration
Anacid-base titration is a
procedure used in quantitative
chemical analysis to determine the
concentration of either acid or a
base.
The equivalence of an acid-base
titration is the point at which there
are equal amounts (in moles) of
H3O+ and OH- in titration flask.
3.
H3O+ + OH-
H2O
Endpoint of titration – the point in a titration at
which the indicator changes colour.
The indicator should change colour sharply at
the equivalence point.
At the end point of the titration,
- all the acid has been neutralised by the alkali
- the solution in the conical flask contain salt and
water only.
4.
Acid base indicatorsare weak organic acids
that dissociate slightly in aqueous solutions
to form ions.
The indicators can change colour because
their ions have colours that are different from
undissociated molecule.
5.
Types of acid-base
reactions
Example
Strong acid with strong base
HCl and NaOH
Strong acid with weak base
HCl and NH3
Weak acid with strong base
CH3COOH and NaOH
Weak acid with weak base
CH3COOH and NH3
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Indicator
pKHln pH range
Colourchange
Acid
Alkali
Methyl orange
3.7
3.2-4.2
Red
Yellow
Bromotymol
blue
7.1
6.0-7.6
Yellow
Blue
Phenolphtalein
9.3
8.2-10.0
Colorless
Pink