The pH on the y scale is from 0-14 and the volume of titrant in mL is from 0-34. The equivalence point is around 22. The question is: "The above titration curve was obtained when a 10 mL sample of a 0.45 M base was titrated with an acid. What is the approximate molarity of the acid used?" (Assume a 1:1 molar ratio)

Respuesta :

Answer:

0.20 M is the approximate molarity of the acid used

Explanation:

Concentration of base = [tex]C_1=0.45 M[/tex]

Volume of the base used in titration = [tex]V_1=10 mL[/tex]

Concentration of an acid = [tex]C_2=?[/tex]

Volume of an acid used in titration = [tex]V_2=22 mL[/tex]

Molar ratio = [tex]\frac{m_1}{m_2}=\frac{1}{1}[/tex]

[tex]m_1=m_2=1[/tex]

[tex]m_1C_1V_1=m_2C_2V_2[/tex] ( neutralization )

[tex]C_2=\frac{m_1C_1V_1}{m_2V_2}=\frac{1\times 0.45 M\times 10 mL}{1\times 22 mL}=0.20 M[/tex]

0.20 M is the approximate molarity of the acid used