titrations

Question 1

what is a common solution to air bubbles in the burette?

Answer 1

• remove by running the solution through the tap

Question 2

what is a common solution to overshooting the endpoint?

Answer 2

• add titrations dropwise near the end point

Question 3

what is the solution to parallax error

Answer 3

• ensure eye level is aligned with the meniscus while reading

Question 4

what is the solution to incorrect rinsing?

Answer 4

• rinse pippete and burette with their respective solutions

Question 5

what is meant by the endpoint?

Answer 5

• the point at which the indicator changes colour

Question 6

what is the equivalence point?

Answer 6

• the exact point of neutralisation
• theoretically
• colour should ideally change here