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What Is An Unknown Titration Of Hydrochloric Acid

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The purpose of this experiment is to determine an unknown concentration of acid (hydrochloric acid) with a standard solution of a base (sodium carbonate) using titration method. The hypothesis is; as we know the concentration of sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) we can obtain the concentration of hydrochloric acid using the titration of a standard solution. Theoretical Principles behind Titration: Titration is the slow addition of one solution of a known concentration (called a titrant) to a known volume of another solution of unknown concentration until the reaction reaches neutralisation, which is often indicated by a colour change. The solution called the titrant must satisfy the necessary requirements to be a primary or secondary standard. In a broad sense, titration is a technique to determine the concentration of an unknown solution. We can use the reaction to find out the molarity of the solution by measuring the product(s) that is formed. In this experiment, we use a known concentration (Na2CO3) to determine an unknown concentration of acid (HCl). This reaction is neutralisation reaction, which we’ll get water and salt as the products. Acid + Base Salt + Water We can use a pH indicator, a chemical that changes colour depending on the pH, to show us when the reaction has completely neutralised. This point, where all acid was consumed and there is no excess of base, is called the equivalence point (end point). We can use this

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