Quiz 4: Principles of Neutralization Titrations (Strong Acid/Strong Base Titration Curves)

For the following multiple-choice questions (1 – 7), choose the option that best answers the questions. Circle the
correct option at each question.

1. An initial pH of 9.5 and an equivalence point at pH 4.5 correspond to a titration curve for a ___________ (1)
(a). strong acid to which strong base is added.
(b). strong base to which strong acid is added.
(c). weak acid to which strong base is added.
(d). weak base to which strong acid is added.
(e). strong acid to which strong acid is added

2. At what point in the following titration curve for a weak acid being titrated with a strong base is the pH equal
to the pKa of the acid? The x-axis scale goes from 0.00 mL to 20.00 mL; the sharp rise is at 10.00 mL. (1)

pH

Volume titrant added (mL)

(a). 0.00 mL
(b). 10.00 mL
(c). 5.00 mL
(d). 18.00 mL
(e). 9.00 mL

3. In which of the following acid/base titrations, can we NOT determine the equivalence point in an
accurate manner? (1)
(a). strong acid/strong base
(b). strong acid/weak base
(c). weak acid/strong base
(d). weak acid/weak base
(e). all of the options

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In answering questions 4 – 7, consider the following titration curve:

4. Which one of the following combinations does the titration curve represent? (1)
(a). Addition of a strong base to a weak acid
(b). Addition of a weak base to a strong acid
(c). Addition of a strong acid to a weak base
(d). Addition of a weak acid to a strong base
(e). Addition of a strong acid to a strong base

5. What is the value of the pKa that can be obtained from this titration curve? (1)
(a). 11.3
(b). 10.0
(c). 9.3
(d). 5.3
(e). 1.8

6. What is the pH of the solution at the point of maximum buffering? (1)

(a). 11.3
(b). 10.0
(c). 9.3
(d). 5.3
(e). 1.8

7. What is the pH of the solution at the equivalence point? (1)

(a). 11.3
(b). 10.0
(c). 9.3
(d). 5.3
(e). 1.8

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For questions 8 – 11, use the following titration data to perform the calculations.

A 25.00 mL portion of 0.0500 M HCl is titrated with 0.1000 M NaOH using phenolphthalein as indicator.

8. Calculate the pH of the solution when 6.50 mL titrant is added. (3)

9. Calculate the pH of the solution at the equivalence point. (3)

10. Calculate the pH of the solution after adding 18.00 mL of titrant. (3)

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11. Give a reason why phenolphthalein is NOT a good indicator for this titration. Suggest two alternative
indicators. (3)

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