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What is the purpose of using a burette in a titration?

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Acid-base titrations

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What is the purpose of using a burette in a titration?.

  1. A.To measure the volume of the analyte
  2. B.To deliver the titrant accurately
  3. C.To mix the solutions
  4. D.To indicate the endpoint

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Titration Method

In a titration, a known volume of acid is placed in a flask. A burette is filled with a base of known concentration. An indicator is added to the acid. The base is slowly added from the burette to the acid until the indicator changes color, indicating the endpoint.

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    Describe the role of the burette in this titration method.

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