Titrations (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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What is a titration used for?
What is a titration used for?
To determine the concentration of a solution
Analyte definition
Analyte definition
Substance whose concentration you want to determine
What is an indicator in titrations?
What is an indicator in titrations?
Substance that changes colour when analyte is neutralised
What is a burette?
What is a burette?
Instrument used to deliver the titrant into the analyte
Titrant definition
Titrant definition
Solution of known concentration
What is the titre?
What is the titre?
Volume of titrant used in the titration
Initial burette meniscus reading
Initial burette meniscus reading
cm³
Burette reading precision
Burette reading precision
cm³
Where to read the meniscus
Where to read the meniscus
Bottom of the meniscus
Concordant titres definition
Concordant titres definition
Results within cm³ of each other
Minimum titration repetitions
Minimum titration repetitions
At least three times
Why swirl the conical flask?
Why swirl the conical flask?
To mix the solutions thoroughly
What to rinse burette with before use
What to rinse burette with before use
The titrant
