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Why is ph at the equivalence point larger than 7 when you titrate a weak acid with a strong base?

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Answer:

The equilibrium is shifted to the formation of OH⁻.

Step-by-step explanation:

AH + OH⁻ ⇄ A⁻ + H₂O

At the equivalence point, the acid AH has entirely been converted to A⁻, which is its conjugated base. This causes the equilibrium to shif to consume the excess of A⁻, which leads to production of OH⁻. This is why, at the equivalence point, the pH is larger than 7.

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