Titration Question & reverse titration?

In summary, the conversation discusses a titration experiment where a 50 mL acetate solution is titrated with a 0.2342 M HCl solution. The equivalence point occurs at 28.52 mL and the acetate is the conjugate base of acetic acid with a Ka value of 1.8 × 10-5. The titration reaction is CH3COO-(aq) +HCl(aq) ---> CH3COOH(aq) + Cl(aq). To find the pH at the start of the titration, the ICE table method can be used by converting Ka to Kb. The pH after 14.26 mL of HCl have been added can be found using the formula pH=
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Homework Statement



. A 50 mL acetate solution is titrated with a 0.2342 M HCl solution. The equivalence point occurs at
28.52 mL. Acetate is the conjugate base of acetic acid, for which Ka = 1.8 × 10-5
.

b) Write down the titration reaction.
c) Find the pH of the acetate solution at the start of the titration.
d) What is the pH after 14.26 mL of HCl have been added?

Homework Equations



Ka = [prod]/[react] using the ICE table method

moles = CV

KaKb=Kw = 1.0*10^-14

ph= -logH+

The Attempt at a Solution



for part b, my assumption is:
CH3COO-(aq) +HCl(aq) ---> CH3COOH(aq) + Cl(aq)

For part C i was thinking of converting Ka to Kb then using the Ice table...but i don't think that's going to work anymore. I've just been stuck on this for almost two days now. Any help would be greatly appreciated .
 
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At the start you have just a solution of a weak base CH3COO-. Finding pH is not different from finding pH of a - say - ammonia solution.

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1. What is titration and reverse titration?

Titration is a laboratory technique used to determine the concentration of a solution by adding a measured volume of another solution with a known concentration. Reverse titration is a variation of this method where the known solution is added in excess and then the excess amount is titrated with the solution of unknown concentration.

2. What is the purpose of titration and reverse titration?

The purpose of titration and reverse titration is to accurately determine the concentration of a solution or to find the unknown concentration of a solution.

3. What is the difference between titration and reverse titration?

In titration, the known solution is gradually added to the unknown solution until a chemical reaction reaches its endpoint. In reverse titration, the known solution is added in excess and the excess amount is then titrated with the unknown solution to reach the endpoint.

4. What are the common applications of titration and reverse titration?

Titration and reverse titration are commonly used in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and environmental testing. They are also used in educational and research settings to determine the concentration of a solution or to analyze unknown substances.

5. What are some tips for performing titration and reverse titration accurately?

First, make sure all equipment is clean and properly calibrated. Use a standardized solution for accurate and consistent results. It is also important to carefully record all measurements and calculations. Finally, perform the titration or reverse titration at eye level to ensure accurate readings of the volume markings.

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