A Weak Acid-Strong Base Titration Is Being Performed Using a Visual

question 21

Essay

A weak acid-strong base titration is being performed using a visual indicator. By titrating a standard acid sample, it is found that the end point is occurring before the equivalence point.
a. Define endpoint and equivalence point.
b. Explain the probable origin of the error, and how you would modify the titration procedure to eliminate it.

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Definitions:

Compounded Semi-Annually

Interest on a loan or investment calculated twice a year on the initial principal and previously earned interest.

Amortized

The process of paying off debt through regular payments over a period, which includes both principal and interest.

Compounded Monthly

The frequent calculation and addition of interest to an investment or debt balance each month.

Debtor Owe

Refers to the amount of money that a debtor is legally obligated to pay to a creditor.