The scale of operations, accuracy, precision, sensitivity, time, and cost of a precipitation titration is similar to those described elsewhere in this chapter for acid–base, complexation, and redox titrations. When calculating a precipitation titration curve, you can choose to follow the change in the titrant’s concentration or the change in the titrand’s concentration. The titrant reacts with the analyte and forms an insoluble substance. CHEM 301 LECTURE. this titration is identical to curve for iodide, because silver chloride, with its much larger solubility product, does not begin to precipitate until well into the titration. https://chem.libretexts.org/@app/auth/3/login?returnto=https%3A%2F%2Fchem.libretexts.org%2FCourses%2FNortheastern_University%2F09%253A_Titrimetric_Methods%2F9.5%253A_Precipitation_Titrations, 9.5.2 Selecting and Evaluating the End point, 9.5.4 Evaluation of Precipitation Titrimetry, information contact us at info@libretexts.org, status page at https://status.libretexts.org. To calculate their concentrations we use the Ksp expression for AgCl; thus. For each curve, 50.00 mL of a 0.0500 M solution of the anion was titrated with 0.1000 M AgNO 3. a titrant is added to precipitate the analyte. Let’s calculate the titration curve for the titration of 50.0 mL of 0.0500 M NaCl with 0.100 M AgNO3. Table 13-1 Concentration changes during a titration of 50.00 mL of 0.1000M AgNO3 with 0.1000M KSCN 0.1000M KSCN, mL [Ag+] mmol/L mL of KSCN to cause a tenfold decrease in [Ag+] pAg pSCN 0.00 1.000 × 10-1 1.00 Figure \(\PageIndex{2}\)b shows pCl after adding 10.0 mL and 20.0 mL of AgNO3. There are three general types of indicators for precipitation titrations, each of which changes color at or near the titration’s equivalence point. Unless otherwise noted, LibreTexts content is licensed by CC BY-NC-SA 3.0. Thus far we have examined titrimetric methods based on acid–base, complexation, and oxidation–reduction reactions. Precipitation Titrations The Effect of Reaction Completeness on Titration Curve Effect of reaction completeness on precipitation titration curves. A typical titration curve of a ... To compensate, precipitation titrations often have to be done as "back" titrations (see below). The reaction in this case is, \[\mathrm{Ag}^+(aq)+\mathrm{Cl}^-(aq)\rightleftharpoons \mathrm{AgCl}(s)\], Because the reaction’s equilibrium constant is so large, \[K=(K_\textrm{sp})^{-1}=(1.8\times10^{-10})^{-1}=5.6\times10^9\]. Adopted a LibreTexts for your class? A g + (a q) + I – (a q) < = = = = > AgI (s) the titration curve may be a … One of the earliest precipitation titrations—developed at the end of the eighteenth century—was the analysis of K2CO3 and K2SO4 in potash. This change in the indicator’s color signals the end point. At the beginning of this section we noted that the first precipitation titration used the cessation of precipitation to signal the end point. A simple equation takes advantage of the fact that the sample contains only KCl and NaBr; thus, \[\text{g NaBr} = 0.3172 \text{ g} - \text{ g KCl} \nonumber\], \[\frac{\text{g KCl}}{74.551 \text{g KCl/mol KCl}} + \frac{0.3172 \text{ g} - \text{ g KCl}}{102.89 \text{g NaBr/mol NaBr}} = 4.048 \times 10^{-3} \nonumber\], \[1.341 \times 10^{-2}(\text{g KCl}) + 3.083 \times 10^{-3} - 9.719 \times 10^{-3} (\text{g KCl}) = 4.048 \times 10^{-3} \nonumber\], \[3.69 \times 10^{-3}(\text{g KCl}) = 9.65 \times 10^{-4} \nonumber\], The sample contains 0.262 g of KCl and the %w/w KCl in the sample is, \[\frac{0.262 \text{ g KCl}}{0.3172 \text{ g sample}} \times 100 = 82.6 \text{% w/w KCl} \nonumber\]. Precipitation titrations also can be extended to the analysis of mixtures provided that there is a significant difference in the solubilities of the precipitates. A comparison of our sketch to the exact titration curve (Figure 9.44f) shows that they are in close agreement. Let’s use the titration of 50.0 mL of 0.0500 M NaCl with 0.100 M AgNO3. At best, this is a cumbersome method for detecting a titration’s end point. PRECIPITATION TITRATION. Redox titrations. As a result, the end point is always later than the equivalence point. At the titration’s equivalence point, we know that the concentrations of Ag+ and Cl– are equal. Our goal is to sketch the titration curve quickly, using as few calculations as possible. This method is used to determine the unidentified concentration of a known analyte. To find the moles of titrant reacting with the sample, we first need to correct for the reagent blank; thus, \[V_\text{Ag} = 36.85 \text{ mL} - 0.71 \text{ mL} = 36.14 \text{ mL} \nonumber\], \[(0.1120 \text{ M})(0.03614 \text{ L}) = 4.048 \times 10^{-3} \text{ mol AgNO}_3 \nonumber\], Titrating with AgNO3 produces a precipitate of AgCl and AgBr. At best, this is a cumbersome method for detecting a titration’s end point. After the end point, the surface of the precipitate carries a positive surface charge due to the adsorption of excess Ag+. Sort by: Top Voted. Before the end point, the precipitate of AgCl has a negative surface charge due to the adsorption of excess Cl–. Precipitation Titration Definition. Because CrO42– imparts a yellow color to the solution, which might obscure the end point, only a small amount of K2CrO4 is added. For example, after adding 35.0 mL of titrant, \[\begin{align} In this chapter, we study some titration curves involving a precipitation from a theoretical standpoint. When two titrants are listed (AgNO3 and KSCN), the analysis is by a back titration; the first titrant, AgNO3, is added in excess and the excess is titrated using the second titrant, KSCN. In the Mohr method for Cl– using Ag+ as a titrant, for example, a small amount of K2CrO4 is added to the titrand’s solution. &=\dfrac{\textrm{(0.100 M)(35.0 mL)}-\textrm{(0.0500 M)(50.0 mL)}}{\textrm{50.0 mL + 35.0 mL}}=1.18\times10^{-2}\textrm{ M} The first task is to calculate the volume of Ag+ needed to reach the equivalence point. To indicate the equivalence point’s volume, we draw a vertical line that intersects the x-axis at 25.0 mL of AgNO3. The first type of indicator is a species that forms a precipitate with the titrant. Step 2: Calculate pCl before the equivalence point by determining the concentration of unreacted NaCl. It is a titrimetric method which involves the formation of precipitates during the experiment of titration. This chapter is an introduction to the so-called Charpentier–Volhard, Mohr, and Fajans methods, which all involve standard solutions of silver nitrate. The following table summarizes additional results for this titration. A precipitation titration can be used to determine the concentration of chloride ions in water samples, in seawater for example. The quantitative relationship between the titrand and the titrant is determined by the stoichiometry of the titration reaction. By now you are familiar with our approach to calculating a titration curve. This function calculates and plots the precipitation titration curve for a mixture of two analytes using a titrant that form precipitates with 1:1 stoichiometries. Dichlorofluoroscein now adsorbs to the precipitate’s surface where its color is pink. The %w/w Ag in the alloy is, \[\frac{1.265 \text{ g Ag}}{1.963 \text{ g sample}} \times 100 = 64.44 \text{% w/w Ag} \nonumber\]. Analyte Cl-Cl-Cl-Titrant AgNO3AgNO3 (excess) KSCN (back-titration) AgNO3 The titration is continued till the last drop of the analyte is consumed. For example, in forming a precipitate of Ag2CrO4, each mole of CrO42– reacts with two moles of Ag+. The Mohr method was first published in 1855 by Karl Friedrich Mohr. During a titration, the end of the precipitation reaction means excess titrant and a colored complex appear mi m . The titration must be carried out in an acidic solution to prevent the precipitation of Fe3+ as Fe(OH)3. As we have done with other titrations, we first show how to calculate the titration curve and then demonstrate how we can quickly sketch a … Our mission is to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Before precipitation titrimetry became practical, better methods for identifying the end point were necessary. In precipitation titration curve, a graph is drawn between change in titrant’s concentration as a function of the titrant’s volume. Solving for x gives the concentration of Ag+ and the concentration of Cl– as \(1.3 \times 10^{-5}\) M, or a pAg and a pCl of 4.89. The quantitative relationship between the titrand and the titrant is determined by the stoichiometry of the titration reaction. Figure 9.44a shows the result of this first step in our sketch. Introduction to titration curves and how to interpret them. Titration is a common laboratory method of using quantitative chemical analysis. Although precipitation titrimetry is rarely listed as a standard method of analysis, it may still be useful as a secondary analytical method for verifying other analytical methods. The %w/w I– in the sample is, \[\dfrac{(9.393\times10^{-4}\textrm{ mol I}^-)\times 126.9\textrm{ g I}^- /\textrm{mol I}^-}{\textrm{0.6712 g sample}}\times100=17.76\%\textrm{ w/w I}^-\]. Calcium nitrate, Ca(NO3)2, was used as the titrant, forming a precipitate of CaCO3 and CaSO4. After the equivalence point, the titrant is in excess. After adding 50.00 mL of 0.05619 M AgNO3 and allowing the precipitate to form, the remaining silver was back titrated with 0.05322 M KSCN, requiring 35.14 mL to reach the end point. Figure 9.43 Titration curve for the titration of 50.0 mL of 0.0500 M NaCl with 0.100 M AgNO3. Liebig–Denigés’ method, which also involves such silver nitrate solutions, will be considered in the next chapter. Because this equation has two unknowns—g KCl and g NaBr—we need another equation that includes both unknowns. 6. The reaction in this case is, \[\text{Ag}^+(aq) + \text{Cl}^-(aq) \rightleftharpoons \text{AgCl}(s) \nonumber\], Because the reaction’s equilibrium constant is so large, \[K = (K_\text{sp})^{-1} = (1.8 \times 10^{-10})^{-1} = 5.6 \times 10^9 \nonumber\]. A better fit is possible if the two points before the equivalence point are further apart—for example, 0 mL and 20 mL— and the two points after the equivalence point are further apart. In the Mohr method for Cl– using Ag+ as a titrant, for example, a small amount of K2CrO4 is added to the titrand’s solution. The titration is carried out in an acidic solution to prevent the precipitation of Fe3+ as Fe(OH)3. A reaction in which the analyte and titrant form an insoluble precipitate also can serve as the basis for a titration. Note that the end point for I– is earlier than the end point for Cl– because AgI is less soluble than AgCl. In forming the precipitates, each mole of KCl consumes one mole of AgNO3 and each mole of NaBr consumes one mole of AgNO3; thus, \[\text{mol KCl + mol NaBr} = 4.048 \times 10^{-3} \text{ mol AgNO}_3 \nonumber\], We are interested in finding the mass of KCl, so let’s rewrite this equation in terms of mass. Next we draw our axes, placing pCl on the y-axis and the titrant’s volume on the x-axis. To calculate the concentration of Cl– we use the Ksp for AgCl; thus, \[K_\text{sp} = [\text{Ag}^+][\text{Cl}^-] = (x)(x) = 1.8 \times 10^{-10} \nonumber\]. 7/29/2019 09 Precipitation Titration. EGPAT. Solubility equilibria. To calculate the concentration of Cl– we use the Ksp expression for AgCl; thus, \[K_\textrm{sp}=\mathrm{[Ag^+][Cl^-]}=(x)(x)=1.8\times10^{-10}\]. Because \(\text{CrO}_4^{2-}\) is a weak base, the titrand’s solution is made slightly alkaline. Click here to review your answer to this exercise. Step 1: Calculate the volume of AgNO3 needed to reach the equivalence point. Precipitation titration is a very important , because it is a perfect method for determine halogens and some metal ions . Because \(\text{CrO}_4^{2-}\) imparts a yellow color to the solution, which might obscure the end point, only a small amount of K2CrO4 is added. Calculate the titration curve for the titration of 50.0 mL of 0.0500 M AgNO3 with 0.100 M NaCl as pAg versusVNaCl, and as pCl versus VNaCl. Let’s calculate the titration curve for the titration of 50.0 mL of 0.0500 M NaCl with 0.100 M AgNO3. Please do not block ads on this website. At the beginning of this section we noted that the first precipitation titration used the cessation of precipitation to signal the end point. Additional results for the titration curve are shown in Table 9.18 and Figure 9.43. In the Fajans method for Cl– using Ag+ as a titrant, for example, the anionic dye dichlorofluoroscein is added to the titrand’s solution. We also acknowledge previous National Science Foundation support under grant numbers 1246120, 1525057, and 1413739. A simple equation takes advantage of the fact that the sample contains only KCl and NaBr; thus, \[\textrm{g NaBr = 0.3172 g} - \textrm{g KCl}\], \[\dfrac{\textrm{g KCl}}{\textrm{74.551 g KCl/mol KCl}}+\dfrac{\textrm{0.3172 g}-\textrm{g KCl}}{\textrm{102.89 g NaBr/mol NaBr}}=4.048\times10^{-3}\], \[1.341\times10^{-2}(\textrm{g KCl})+3.083\times10^{-3}-9.719\times10^{-3}(\textrm{g KCl}) = 4.048\times10^{-3}\], \[3.69\times10^{-3}(\textrm{g KCl})=9.65\times10^{-4}\], The sample contains 0.262 g of KCl and the %w/w KCl in the sample is, \[\dfrac{\textrm{0.262 g KCl}}{\textrm{0.3172 g sample}}\times100=\textrm{82.6% w/w KCl}\]. Let’s use the titration of 50.0 mL of 0.0500 M NaCl with 0.100 M AgNO3. A precipitation titration curve follows the change in either the titrand’s or the titrant’s concentration as a function of the titrant’s volume. Used in biochemical titrations, such as the determination of how substrates bind to enzymes. To illustrate, consider the titration of 50.00 mL of a solution that is 0.0500 mol L-1in iodide ion and 0.0800 mol L-1 in chloride ion with 0.1000 mol L silver nitrate. This is the same example that we used in developing the calculations for a precipitation titration curve. A titration in which Ag+ is the titrant is called an argentometric titration. In this section we demonstrate a simple method for sketching a precipitation titration curve. Note that smaller values of … The first reagent is added in excess and the second reagent used to back titrate the excess. A precipitation titration curve follows the change in either the titrand’s or the titrant’s concentration as a function of the titrant’s volume. In the Fajans method for Cl– using Ag+ as a titrant, for example, the anionic dye dichlorofluoroscein is added to the titrand’s solution. To find the concentration of Ag+ we use the Ksp for AgCl; thus, \[[\text{Ag}^+] = \frac{K_\text{sp}}{[\text{Cl}^-]} = \frac{1.8 \times 10^{-10}}{1.18 \times 10^{-2}} = 1.5 \times 10^{-8} \text{ M} \nonumber\]. The importance of precipitation titrimetry as an analytical method reached its zenith in the nineteenth century when several methods were developed for determining Ag+ and halide ions. We know that, \[\textrm{moles KCl}=\dfrac{\textrm{g KCl}}{\textrm{74.551 g KCl/mol KCl}}\], \[\textrm{moles NaBr}=\dfrac{\textrm{g NaBr}}{\textrm{102.89 g NaBr/mol NaBr}}\], which we substitute back into the previous equation, \[\dfrac{\textrm{g KCl}}{\textrm{74.551 g KCl/mol KCl}}+\dfrac{\textrm{g NaBr}}{\textrm{102.89 g NaBr/mol NaBr}}=4.048\times10^{-3}\]. Which of the following changes would cause a much sharper break at the precipitation titration curve? The stoichiometry of the reaction requires that, \[M_\textrm{Ag}\times V_\textrm{Ag}=M_\textrm{Cl}\times V_\textrm{Cl}\], \[V_\textrm{eq}=V_\textrm{Ag}=\dfrac{M_\textrm{Cl}V_\textrm{Cl}}{M_\textrm{Ag}}=\dfrac{\textrm{(0.0500 M)(50.0 mL)}}{\textrm{(0.100 M)}}=\textrm{25.0 mL}\]. Again, the calculations are straightforward. shows that we need 25.0 mL of Ag+ to reach the equivalence point. The closest to being universal are Fajans adsorption indicators, but even these are very limited in their applications. yediael t Limitations of color indicators Although easy to use, color indicators have their limitations. The Fajans method was first published in the 1920s by Kasimir Fajans. PRECIPITIMETRY. Option C D E are correct. Precipitation titration curve The following are titrated with silver nitrate: chloride, bromide, iodide, cyanide, sulfide, mercaptans and thiocyanate. \[(0.1078 \text{ M KSCN})(0.02719 \text{ L}) = 2.931 \times 10^{-3} \text{ mol KSCN} \nonumber\], The stoichiometry between SCN– and Ag+ is 1:1; thus, there are, \[2.931 \times 10^{-3} \text{ mol Ag}^+ \times \frac{107.87 \text{ g Ag}}{\text{mol Ag}} = 0.3162 \text{ g Ag} \nonumber\], in the 25.00 mL sample. Consider the determination of Cl- by titration with AgNO3. Have questions or comments? A typical calculation is shown in the following example. Next, we draw a straight line through each pair of points, extending them through the vertical line representing the equivalence point’s volume (Figure 9.44d). Figure 4.43c shows pCl after adding 30.0 mL and 40.0 mL of AgNO3. Report the %w/w I– in the sample. It is not always easy to find a suitable indicator for a particular determination and some are complicated to use, expensive or highly toxic. Adopted a LibreTexts for your class? You can review the results of that calculation in Table \(\PageIndex{1}\) and Figure \(\PageIndex{1}\). Solving for x gives [Cl−] as 1.3 × 10–5 M, or a pCl of 4.89. Titration curves. A reaction in which the analyte and titrant form an insoluble precipitate also can serve as the basis for a titration. Increasing Ksp value; C. Decreasing Ksp value; D. Decreasing the temperature; E. Increasing of the concentrations. For example, after adding 35.0 mL of titrant, \[[\text{Ag}^+] = \frac{(\text{mol Ag}^+)_\text{added} - (\text{mol Cl}^-)_\text{initial}}{\text{total volume}} = \frac{M_\text{Ag}V_\text{Ag} - M_\text{Cl}V_\text{Cl}}{V_\text{Ag} + V_\text{Cl}} \nonumber\], \[[\text{Ag}^+] = \frac{(0.100 \text{ M})(35.0 \text{ mL}) - (0.0500 \text{ M})(50.0 \text{ mL})}{35.0 \text{ mL} + 50.0 \text{ mL}} = 1.18 \times 10^{-2} \text{ M} \nonumber\], \[[\text{Cl}^-] = \frac{K_\text{sp}}{[\text{Ag}^+]} = \frac{1.8 \times 10^{-10}}{1.18 \times 10^{-2}} = 1.5 \times 10^{-8} \text{ M} \nonumber\]. In forming the precipitates, each mole of KCl consumes one mole of AgNO3 and each mole of NaBr consumes one mole of AgNO3; thus, \[\textrm{moles KCl + moles NaBr}=4.048\times10^{-3}\], We are interested in finding the mass of KCl, so let’s rewrite this equation in terms of mass. For those Volhard methods identified with an asterisk (*), the precipitated silver salt is removed before carrying out the back titration. Figure 9.44 Illustrations showing the steps in sketching an approximate titration curve for the titration of 50.0 mL of 0.0500 M NaCl with 0.100 M AgNO3: (a) locating the equivalence point volume; (b) plotting two points before the equivalence point; (c) plotting two points after the equivalence point; (d) preliminary approximation of titration curve using straight-lines; (e) final approximation of titration curve using a smooth curve; (f) comparison of approximate titration curve (solid black line) and exact titration curve (dashed red line). Additional results for the titration curve are shown in Table \(\PageIndex{1}\) and Figure \(\PageIndex{1}\). Step 3: Calculate pCl at the equivalence point using the Ksp for AgCl to calculate the concentration of Cl–. Because this represents 1⁄4 of the total solution, there are \(0.3162 \times 4\) or 1.265 g Ag in the alloy. The %w/w I– in a 0.6712-g sample is determined by a Volhard titration. Most precipitation titrations use Ag+ as either the titrand or the titrant. Click here to let us know! Finally, we complete our sketch by drawing a smooth curve that connects the three straight-line segments (Figure \(\PageIndex{2}\)e). Precipitation titrations also can be extended to the analysis of mixtures provided there is a significant difference in the solubilities of the precipitates. The pH also must be less than 10 to avoid the precipitation of silver hydroxide. Titration curves for precipitation reactions are derived in a completely analogous way to the methods described for titrations involving strong acids and strong bases. You can review the results of that calculation in Table 9.18 and Figure 9.43. Click here to let us know! 2) Titration error that is likely occur when using the indicators . The pH also must be less than 10 to avoid the precipitation of silver hydroxide. Precipitation titration is an Amperometric titration in which the potential of a suitable indicator electrode is measured during the Precipitation titration Reagents used id based on Solubility products of precipitate Titration curve: -log Conc. Because CrO42– is a weak base, the titrand’s solution is made slightly alkaline. When calculating a precipitation titration curve, you can choose to follow the change in the titrant’s concentration or the change in the titrand’s concentration. We begin by calculating the titration’s equivalence point volume, which, as we determined earlier, is 25.0 mL. Report the %w/w KCl in the sample. Unit 9. As you can see on the right side that there is a titration curve for precipitation titration for iodide, bromide, chloride. The end point (1) of the precipitation titration is indicated by the change in slope of the conductance curve (the intersection of 2 straight lines). Precipitation conductometric titrations can be used to determine the concentration of an electrolytic solution. The analysis for I– using the Volhard method requires a back titration. The Volhard method was first published in 1874 by Jacob Volhard. The titration’s end point was signaled by noting when the addition of titrant ceased to generate additional precipitate. Titration of a weak base with a strong acid (continued) Titration curves and acid-base indicators. We call this type of titration a precipitation titration. Finally, we complete our sketch by drawing a smooth curve that connects the three straight-line segments (Figure 9.44e). [\textrm{Cl}^-]&=\dfrac{\textrm{initial moles Cl}^- - \textrm{moles Ag}^+\textrm{ added}}{\textrm{total volume}}=\dfrac{M_\textrm{Cl}V_\textrm{Cl}-M_\textrm{Ag}V_\textrm{Ag}}{V_\textrm{Cl}+V_\textrm{Ag}}\\ The concentration of unreacted Cl– after we add 10.0 mL of Ag+, for example, is, \[[\text{Cl}^-] = \frac{(\text{mol Cl}^-)_\text{initial} - (\text{mol Ag}^+)_\text{added}}{\text{total volume}} = \frac{M_\text{Cl}V_\text{Cl} - M_\text{Ag}V_\text{Ag}}{V_\text{Cl} + V_\text{Ag}} \nonumber\], \[[\text{Cl}^-] = \frac{(0.0500 \text{ M})(50.0 \text{ mL}) - (0.100 \text{ M})(10.0 \text{ mL})}{50.0 \text{ mL} + 10.0 \text{ mL}} = 2.50 \times 10^{-2} \text{ M} \nonumber\], At the titration’s equivalence point, we know that the concentrations of Ag+ and Cl– are equal. \end{align}\], \[[\textrm{Cl}^-]=\dfrac{K_\textrm{sp}}{[\textrm{Ag}^+]}=\dfrac{1.8\times10^{-10}}{1.18\times10^{-2}}=1.5\times10^{-8}\textrm{ M}\]. Next, we draw a straight line through each pair of points, extending them through the vertical line that represents the equivalence point’s volume (Figure \(\PageIndex{2}\)d). The titration’s end point is the formation of a reddish-brown precipitate of Ag2CrO4. Each mole of I– consumes one mole of AgNO3, and each mole of KSCN consumes one mole of AgNO3; thus, \[\textrm{moles AgNO}_3=\textrm{moles I}^-\textrm{ + moles KSCN}\], \[\textrm{moles I}^-=\textrm{moles AgNO}_3-\textrm{moles KSCN}\], \[\textrm{moles I}^- = M_\textrm{Ag}\times V_\textrm{Ag}-M_\textrm{KSCN}\times V_\textrm{KSCN}\], \[\textrm{moles I}^-=(\textrm{0.05619 M AgNO}_3)\times(\textrm{0.05000 L AgNO}_3)-(\textrm{0.05322 M KSCN})\times(\textrm{0.03514 L KSCN})\], that there are 9.393 × 10–4 moles of I– in the sample. of reactants throughout titration . To find the concentration of Cl– we use the Ksp for AgCl; thus, \[[\text{Cl}^-] = \frac{K_\text{sp}}{[\text{Ag}^+]} = \frac{1.8 \times 10^{-10}}{2.50 \times 10^{-2}} = 7.2 \times 10^{-9} \text{ M} \nonumber\], At the titration’s equivalence point, we know that the concentrations of Ag+ and Cl– are equal. To evaluate the relationship between a titration’s equivalence point and its end point we need to construct only a reasonable approximation of the exact titration curve. \end{align}\]. Figure 9.44b shows pCl after adding 10.0 mL and 20.0 mL of AgNO3. Before the equivalence point, Cl– is present in excess and pCl is determined by the concentration of unreacted Cl–. After the equivalence point, Ag+ is in excess and the concentration of Cl– is determined by the solubility of AgCl. 1 of1. we may assume that Ag+ and Cl– react completely. Another method for locating the end point is a potentiometric titration in which we monitor the change in the titrant’s or the titrand’s concentration using an ion-selective electrode. Increasing the temperature; B. A titration in which Ag+ is the titrant is called an argentometric titration. To evaluate the relationship between a titration’s equivalence point and its end point we need to construct only a reasonable approximation of the exact titration curve. Ksol(Agcl) = Ag + Cl Indicator: Formation of coloured compound (ppt/complex) Adsorption indicators 42. A further discussion of potentiometry is found in Chapter 11. A 1.963-g sample of an alloy is dissolved in HNO3 and diluted to volume in a 100-mL volumetric flask. P-functions are derived for the preequivalence-point region, the postequivalence point region, and the equivalence point for a typical precipitation titraton. 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