A_Munk3y said:dont think that's right though, because i think I am supposed to use NaOH somehow
Titration of a weak acid is a laboratory technique used to determine the concentration of a weak acid in a solution. It involves adding a strong base to the weak acid until they reach neutralization, and then using the volume and concentration of the base to calculate the concentration of the acid.
The equipment and materials needed for titration of a weak acid include a burette, pipette, beaker, conical flask, indicator, and a known concentration of a strong base solution. You will also need distilled water, a stirrer, and a clamp to hold the burette in place.
An indicator is used in titration of a weak acid to determine when the neutralization point has been reached. It is a substance that changes color when the solution becomes neutral, indicating that all the weak acid has reacted with the strong base.
The main difference between titration of a strong acid and a weak acid is the endpoint. With a strong acid, the endpoint is easily determined as the solution turns completely acidic. However, with a weak acid, the endpoint is determined by the use of an indicator, as the solution will not become completely neutral.
The accuracy of titration of a weak acid can be affected by several factors, including the concentration and volume of the weak acid, the concentration and volume of the strong base, the accuracy of the equipment used, and the skill of the person performing the titration. Temperature and air bubbles in the solution can also affect the accuracy of the results.