Learning objective

Explain how to determine the end-point of a titration by using an indicator.

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Cambridge IGCSE ChemistryExperimental techniques and chemical analysisCore contentPractical objective

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This point belongs to Acid-base titrations, especially Acid-base titrations outcomes.
You need to be able to explain how to determine the end-point of a titration by using an indicator.
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DescribeExplainIdentify

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Method

The student adds sodium hydroxide to hydrochloric acid until the indicator changes color.

Step	Action
1	Fill a burette with sodium hydroxide.
2	Add a few drops of phenolphthalein to the acid.
3	Slowly add sodium hydroxide to the acid while swirling.
4	Stop when the solution turns pink.

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Identify the independent variable in this titration method.
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