Chemistry A-Level
Acid–base titration
What Acid–base titration means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Acid–base titration
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Reference: OCR
Uses a burette to add a solution of known concentration to a measured volume of the other solution until the reaction is just complete, marked by an indicator colour change or a pH meter.
Topics that use Acid–base titration
- Acids (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- charge balance
- Concentration and mass concentration
- Distinction between strength and concentration
- Equivalence point
- indicator choice
- Mole calculations from concentration and volume
- Mole calculations from titration data
- Quantitative transfer to a volumetric flask
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