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Titration Reactions

Question 10 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

A base is added to an acid during a titration. A pH meter is used to monitor the reaction’s progress. When should the addition of base stop?

Answer
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when adding a few drops of base causes a large decrease in pH
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when adding a few drops of base causes a large increase in pH
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when adding a few milliliters of base causes a large increase in pH
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when adding a few milliliters of base causes a large decrease in pH

Explanation

As base is added, the acid is neutralized and the pH generally rises. Near the titration endpoint, a small addition of base produces a large increase in pH, signaling that the endpoint has been reached. Therefore, stop when a few drops cause a large pH increase.

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