Last updated: March 2, 2026

Understanding Acid-Base Titration

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Titration is a laboratory technique used to determine the concentration of an unknown acid or base by reacting it with a solution of known concentration. At the equivalence point, moles of acid equal moles of base.

For a monoprotic acid-base titration, CaVa = CbVb at equivalence. The equivalence point can be detected using indicators or pH meters. Titration is a cornerstone of analytical chemistry.

Common use cases:

  • Determining unknown concentrations
  • Quality control in manufacturing
  • Water hardness testing

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