Questions: b. If the molarity of the based added from the buret was 0.200 M , determine the volume of the base (in ml required to reach the end point of this titration.
Transcript text: b. If the molarity of the based added from the buret was 0.200 M , determine the volume of the base (in ml required to reach the end point of this titration.
Solution
Solution Steps
To solve this problem, we need to determine the volume of a base required to reach the endpoint of a titration. However, the problem does not provide information about the acid being titrated or the stoichiometry of the reaction. For the sake of this solution, let's assume we are titrating a monoprotic acid with a strong base.
Step 1: Understand the Reaction
Assume the reaction is between a monoprotic acid (HA) and a strong base (BOH), such as NaOH. The balanced chemical equation is:
\[ \text{HA} + \text{BOH} \rightarrow \text{BA} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \]
Step 2: Use the Molarity Formula
The molarity formula is:
\[ M_1V_1 = M_2V_2 \]
where \( M_1 \) and \( V_1 \) are the molarity and volume of the acid, and \( M_2 \) and \( V_2 \) are the molarity and volume of the base.
Step 3: Solve for the Volume of the Base
Given:
\( M_2 = 0.200 \, \text{M} \)
Assume \( M_1 \) and \( V_1 \) are known for the acid.
Rearrange the formula to solve for \( V_2 \):
\[ V_2 = \frac{M_1V_1}{M_2} \]
Final Answer
Without specific values for \( M_1 \) and \( V_1 \), we cannot calculate a numerical answer. However, the formula to find the volume of the base required is:
\[ \boxed{V_2 = \frac{M_1V_1}{0.200}} \]