Titration - Calculating the endpoint

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The discussion focuses on calculating the endpoint of a titration involving 25 ml of 0.1M NaOH and 25 ml of 0.1M HCl. Participants clarify that the endpoint can be expressed in terms of volume or pH, depending on the context of the question. The volume of titrant needed is equal to the volume of the initial solution due to equal molarity. For pH at the endpoint, the discussion highlights the need for a formula to determine the exact pH, which is influenced by the nature of the reactants. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding both volume and pH calculations in titration scenarios.
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Hello,

I have titrated 25 ml of NaOH with 25 ml of HCl. Both are 0.1M.
I need to calculate the expected endpoint for the titration of the strong base with the strong acid.

I know that:
0.025 L x 0.1M = 2.5 x 10^-3 moles of NaOH and HCl each.
I know that I need the same volume of both to do the titration.

But what I don't understand is: how do I calculate the endpoint? What is it supposed to be, a mole amount, a M amount, a volume, a pH?...

Thank you,

J.
 
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Question is ambiguous for me. You are asked either about volume of titrant or about pH.
 
That's what I thought too...

So, if it is the volume of titrant, since the 2 chemicals have the same molarity, the volume of the initial solution would be equal to the volume of the titrant. So, if they ask for the volume, I can do it.

What if I have to calculate the pH at the endpoint? I know how to predict whether it will be above at or below 7.0 depending on what we start with and what the titrant is, but I am not sure what the formula is to find the exact pH...

Any idea?

Thank you!
 
Is this an actuall reaction you are doing or just on paper? In the past all titrations I've done have been volume based.
 

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