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1.000 g of a weak base is titrated with 1.000 M aqueous

HCl to give the data shown. What is the identity of the
base?

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Final answer:

To identify the weak base in the titration with 1.000 M aqueous HCl, more data such as the amount of HCl used and the pH at equivalence is required.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the identity of the weak base that was titrated with 1.000 M aqueous HCl, additional data such as the volume of HCl used to reach the equivalence point, pH at equivalence, and any other relevant titration curve data would be needed. In a titration of a weak base with a strong acid, the equivalence point occurs when the amount of acid added neutralizes the base completely. If we knew the volume of HCl added at the point of neutralization, we could calculate the molar amount of the weak base and potentially its molar mass, which could help to identify the base.

Comparing the given situation with titration curves and calculations from examples related to titrations can provide insight into the process. For instance, the titration of a weak acid (like acetic acid) with a strong base (such as NaOH) gives a specific pH value at the equivalence point distinct from that of a strong acid-strong base titration. However, without the actual pH value or molar mass, the identity of the base in the student's question cannot be deduced.

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