Q19.47P
Question
How does the titration curve of a monoprotic acid differ from that of a diprotic acid?
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The two breaks in a diprotic acid titration curve correspond to the two locations where the pH rises quickly. In a monoprotic acid, there is only one break.
1Step 1: Definition of equilibrium
A chemical equilibrium is a state in which no net change in the amount of reactants and products occur during a reversible chemical reaction.
2Step 2: How the titration curve of a monoprotic acid differ
A diprotic acid titration curve has two breaks, which reflect the two regions, where the rises rapidly. But in a monoprotic acid, there is only one break.
Other exercises in this chapter
Q19.49P
The indicator ethyl red has Ka=3.8×10-6. Over what approximate pH range does it change colour?
View solution Q19.48P
The indicator cresol red has Ka=3.5×10-9. Over what approximate pH range does it change color?
View solution Q19.46P
Why is the centre of the buffer region of a weak acid–strong base titration significant?
View solution Q19.44P
Explain how strong acid–strong base, weak acid–strong base, and weak base–strong acid titrations using the same concentrations differ in terms
View solution