Acid/Base Titration: 200.0 mL of 0.100 M (C2H5)2NH & 0.100 M HCl

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The discussion centers on calculating the pH at the equivalence point of a titration involving 200.0 mL of 0.100 M diethylamine and 0.100 M HCl. Participants emphasize that the equivalence point occurs when the moles of acid equal the moles of base, which does not guarantee a pH of 7. The Henderson-Hasselbalch equation is mentioned but noted to be ineffective at the equivalence point due to the absence of a buffer. The conversation also references the importance of understanding pH ranges for different buffers in various applications. Overall, the focus is on clarifying the pH behavior during acid-base titrations.
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Supposed to rank a bunch of titrations in order of pH; Here is one of the many...
200.0 mL of 0.100 M (C2H5)2NH (Kb = 1.3 x 10-3) by 0.100 M HCl

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Henderson–Hasselbalch equation?

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I don't even know where to start, I'm trying to help a friend (obv. doing a great job).
If someone could help do this one I think I'll remember how to do these questions.
 
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I mean the pH at the equivalence point of the titration
 
stlrams_fan said:
I mean the pH at the equivalence point of the titration

What it sounds like you are looking for are the various pH ranges that every buffer has. The equivalence point is when the moles of acid = moles of base (not necessarily pH=7); so various inorganic and organic buffers will have equivalence points in certain ranges that are suitable to various applications, i.e. reactions. You can use the H.H. equation and known pKa value to calculate pH for various buffers
 
gabriels-horn said:
What it sounds like you are looking for are the various pH ranges that every buffer has.

There is no buffer at the equivalence point.

Well... technically you can argue that it exists. But Henderson-Hasselbalch equation will fail miserably.
 
Sorry for the last reply, your replies were too late to help my friend. But I still want to know for my own benefit, so thanks.
 
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