CHE 111L Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Equivalence Point, Acid Dissociation Constant
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The purpose of this experiment was to determine the pka of a weak monoprotic acid. The procedure for this experiment can be found on pages 50-52 in general chemistry. Carbon copies of the data table have been attached to the back of this lab report. The purpose of this lab, to determine the pka of a weak monoprotic acid, was fulfilled. The unknown number was found to be 4. The equivalence point volume was found to be 9. 84 by interpolation on the graph comparing ph and volume. The half equivalence point volume was found to be 4. 92 by interpolation on the graph comparing ph and volume. The pka is equal to the half equivalence point volume and was found to be 4. 92. Possible sources of error for this lab included calibration errors, the calculating of the equivalence point, and the stability of the ph electrode.