Question

You will observe a weak acid-strong base titration in this experiment. Select all statements that are true about weak acid-strong base titrations.

A. Weak acid-strong base titrations always start at a higher pH than strong acid-strong base titrations, no matter the initial concentration.
B. The pH is less than 7 at the equivalence point.
C. The pH is greater than 7 at the equivalence point.
D. Half way to the equivalence point, a buffer region is observed.

Answer 1

The pH is greater than 7 at the equivalence point.

Step-by-step explanation:

Equivalence point is the point where the acid reacts with the base as stipulated in the equation of the reaction.

When a weak acid and a strong base are titrated, the pH of the solution at equivalence point is actually found to be around about pH ~ 9.

Hence, for a weak acid and strong base titration, The pH is greater than 7 at the equivalence point.