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## Using Titration to Determine the Identity of an Unknown Acid

### Problem 5: 

An unknown acid is titrated with NaOH to obtain the following titration curve.

#### Graph Description:

The graph plots pH (on the y-axis) against the Volume of NaOH (in mL, on the x-axis). The curve starts at a low pH, rises steadily, then sharply increases around 50 mL, and finally levels off at a higher pH.

#### Questions:

a. Label the equivalence point and half-equivalence point on this curve.

b. Determine the pKa of the unknown acid. Explain how you got your answer.

### Explanation:

- **Equivalence Point**: This is the point where the amount of acid equals the amount of base added. It is typically at the steepest part of the curve.

- **Half-Equivalence Point**: This occurs where half of the acid has reacted with the base, usually halfway up the rising part of the curve. At this point, pH equals pKa.

To determine the pKa, find the pH at the half-equivalence point on the graph.
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Transcribed Image Text:## Using Titration to Determine the Identity of an Unknown Acid ### Problem 5: An unknown acid is titrated with NaOH to obtain the following titration curve. #### Graph Description: The graph plots pH (on the y-axis) against the Volume of NaOH (in mL, on the x-axis). The curve starts at a low pH, rises steadily, then sharply increases around 50 mL, and finally levels off at a higher pH. #### Questions: a. Label the equivalence point and half-equivalence point on this curve. b. Determine the pKa of the unknown acid. Explain how you got your answer. ### Explanation: - **Equivalence Point**: This is the point where the amount of acid equals the amount of base added. It is typically at the steepest part of the curve. - **Half-Equivalence Point**: This occurs where half of the acid has reacted with the base, usually halfway up the rising part of the curve. At this point, pH equals pKa. To determine the pKa, find the pH at the half-equivalence point on the graph.
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