Question

In a strong acid–strong base titration (both monoprotic), if 25.0 milliliters of the base is required to completely neutralize 25.0 milliliters of the acid, which of the following conclusions can you make?

A)The concentartion of the acid is higher than that of the base.
B)The concentration of the acid is the same as that of the base.
C)The concentration of the base is higher than that of the acid.
D)The equivalence point will occur arround a pH of 2.5.

Answer 1

The concentration of the acid is the same as that of the base.

If equal volumes of acid and base are required, you can conclude that the concentrations must be the same.

Answer 2

B)The concentration of the acid (C₁) is the same as that of the base (C₂).

V₁=V₂

n(acid)=C₁V₁
n(base)=C₂V₂

HX + YOH = YX + H₂O

n(acid)=n(base)

C₁V₁=C₂V₂

C₁=C₂