W336-Titrations-Worksheet-Output
W336-Titrations-Worksheet-Output
W336-Titrations-Worksheet-Output
MAVA = MBVB
nA nB
Note: nA and nB are the # of moles from the balanced equation.
MA = MBVBnA = (0.45 M)(83 mL)(1) = 0.16 M HCl
VAnB (235 mL)(1)
2) Those extra few drops of acid will cause the calculation for the concentration
of the base to be too high. This is because it will seem that it took more acid
to neutralize the base than it really did and so it will appear that the base is
of stronger concentration than it really was.
4) Yes, even this small amount of water will cause an error because the drops of
water add to the volume of base, actually diluting it slightly. This means it
will take a tad more base solution to neutralize the acid, making it seem as if
the acidic solution was of stronger concentration than it actually was.
Q1. Which of the following is used as an indicator in titrating a strong acid with a weak base?
(a) Methyl orange
(b) Methyl red
(c) Sodium hydroxide
(d) Phenolphthalein
Answer: (a), Methyl orange is used as an indicator in titrating a strong acid with a weak base.
Q2. Which of the following is used as an indicator in titrating a weak acid with a strong base?
(a) Methyl orange
(b) Methyl red
(c) Sodium hydroxide
(d) Phenolphthalein
Answer: (d), Phenolphthalein is used as an indicator in titrating a weak acid with a strong base.
Q13. What are the differences between a back titration and a direct titration?
Answer:
S. No. Back Titration Direct Titration
2. In it, two chemical reactions occur. In it, only one chemical reaction
occurs.
3. It is performed with two known It is performed with only one known
compounds. compound.
5. It can determine the exact end point It is used when the end point of
with a sharp colour change. titration can be easily obtained.
Q14. Match the following titrations with the indicators used in them.
Column 1 Column 2
I2 vs Na2S2O3 KMnO4
Answer:
Column 1 Column 2
I2 vs Na2S2O3 Starch
Q15. What are the differences between an end point and an equivalence point?
Answer:
S. No. End Point Equivalence Point
1. It is the point at which the indicator It is the point at which the amount
changes its colour. of titrant is chemically equivalent to
the analyte in the sample.
2. It comes after the equivalence point. It comes before the end point.
3. Weak acids have only one endpoint. Weak acids have multiple
equivalence points.
Q2. Why is dilute sulphuric acid added while preparing a standard ferrous ammonium sulphate
solution?
Answer: Dilute sulphuric acid is added while preparing a standard ferrous ammonium sulphate solution
to prevent hydrolysis of ferrous sulphate. Excessive heating is avoided while dissolving the salt mixture
in water. This is for preventing the conversion of Fe2+ ions (light green) to Fe3+ ions (yellow).
Q3. Why, in the redox titration of KMnO4 vs oxalic acid, do we heat oxalic acid solution before starting
the titration?
Answer: In the redox titration of KMnO4 vs oxalic acid, we heat oxalic acid solution because it is a slow
process without heating because a reaction requires more energy than the activation energy. To
increase the energy, the temperature must be raised, which can only be accomplished by heating the
oxalic acid solution.
Q4. Why do we heat oxalic acid solution and sulphuric acid up to 50–60°C in the permanganate
titration?
Answer: We heat oxalic acid solution and sulphuric acid up to 50–60°C in the permanganate titration
because the reaction between oxalic acid and potassium permanganate in an acidic medium is
extremely slow at normal temperature, heating to 50 – 60°C keeps oxalic acid in a decomposed state to
facilitate better interaction between oxalate and potassium permanganate.
Q5. What is the function of sulphuric acid in the titration of mohr salt against KMnO4?
Answer: The function of sulphuric acid in the titration of mohr salt against KMnO4 is to prevent the
hydrolysis of the ferric ion (Fe2+) because the titration occurs in the presence of KMnO4 or K2Cr2O7, both
of which are good oxidising agents.