Consider the Titration of a Weak Acid with a Strong

question 39

Multiple Choice

Consider the titration of a weak acid with a strong base . Which statement below is true regarding the equivalence point in this titration?

• A) It occurs at a pH = 7.0 because the acid has been neutralized.
• B) It occurs at a pH less than 7.0 because an acidic salt is formed.
• C) It occurs at a pH less than 7.0 because a basic salt is formed.
• D) It occurs at a pH greater than 7.0 because an acidic salt is formed.
• E) It occurs at a pH greater than 7.0 because a basic salt is formed.

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