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ERIC Number: EJ1175856
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Apr
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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Applying Le Cha^telier's Principle to Model Strong Acid-Strong Base Titration
Mercier, Philippe H.
Journal of Chemical Education, v95 n4 p521-527 Apr 2018
Le Châtelier's principle is used as a basis to derive an expression to calculate solution pH during titrations that involve only strong acids and strong bases. Central to this model are the reaction quotient and a re-equilibration term that represents the extent of neutralization during a titration. Unlike the method traditionally taught to students to determine the pH of these acid-base mixtures, the expression obtained is exact and applies throughout the entire range of a titration curve without the need for modification or segmentation. The expression is the same as one that is obtainable using charge balance; however, the present derivation applies Le Châtelier's principle instead, and therefore remains within the scope of a general chemistry curriculum. Instructors are then able to reinforce and deepen understanding of previously learned concepts in acid-base chemistry while connecting them to chemical equilibrium and titration curves.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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