Indicators and their pH ranges

Teacher explains acid base titrations

Titration

Titration is the method employed in volumetric analysis. In this method, a solution from a graduated
vessel is added to a known volume of a second solution until the chemical reaction between the two is
just completed. This is shown by a colour change in the resulting solution or in an added indicator.

In any titration, a standard solution, i.e. one with a concentration which is accurately known, must be
used to react with a solution of unknown concentration. The reacting volumes of the solutions are then
used to calculate the unknown concentration of the solution.

The concentration of a solution is the amount of solute in I dm' or 1000 cm° the solution.

It can be expressed as mol dm3 or 8 dm 3.

Acid-Base Titration

Some materials used during acid-base titration and precautions in using some of them:

1. Weighing bottle

2. Chemical balance

3. Pipette

4. Burette

5. Retort stand

6. Filter paper

7. Funnel
8. Standard volumetric flask