ChemistryAcids, Bases and Salts

Titration / Neutralisation

Add base to acid and find the end point.

Acid volume (0.1 M HCl)20 mL

Base added (0.1 M NaOH)10 mL

Excess

10 mL acid

Mixture

Still acidic

Salt formed

NaCl + H₂O

Acid20

Base10

Neutralisation titration in the beakerpH 4.5

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At equal moles of a strong acid and strong base, the solution is neutral (pH 7).

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