Lab: Titration Answers

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3

During this lab, you used a buret to add analyte to the flask and to add titrant to the analyte. Why is a buret a better tool for adding liquid in this experiment than, say, a graduated cylinder?

Answer:

A buret allows more precise volume measurements and lets you control the flow of liquid drop by drop with its stopcock. It can also be clamped securely, which helps prevent spills.

4

Suppose a student added NaOH solution from the buret drop by drop until reaching the equilibrium point. Instead of closing the stopcock, he mistakenly opened it wide but then immediately switched it off. Check all the possible effects.

A
Too much NaOH will flow into the flask.
B
The solution will turn from pink to blue.
C
The moles of NaOH will be greater than needed.
D
The computed HCl concentration will be greater than in actuality.
5

Suppose that Max and Maria recorded data from the same buret. Their data are shown to the right. What is the most obvious error that Max made?

A
His initial volume was too high.
B
His final volume was too low.
C
He read the meniscus improperly.
D
He used too few significant digits.
6

Food scientists apply principles of titrations to food testing and develop foods that meet certain food-safety standards. For example, the acidity of milk increases with time, making it sour. Which statements make sense? Check all that apply.

A
The pH of sour milk is less than 7.
B
To determine the concentration of the lactic acid in sour milk, you could titrate with a base.
C
The more sour the milk is, the more base that will be needed to neutralize it.

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