Performing Titration: A Step-by-Step Guide

Sure! Before we get into the tutorial on how to perform titration using HTML tags, let’s first understand what titration is.

Titration is a technique used in analytical chemistry to determine the concentration of a specific substance in a solution. This is done by slowly adding a solution of known concentration (titrant) to a solution of unknown concentration until the reaction reaches its endpoint. The endpoint is usually indicated by a color change in the solution.

Now, let’s go through the steps of performing titration using HTML tags.

Step 1: Setting up the equipment
In order to perform titration, you will need a burette to accurately measure the volume of titrant being added, a flask to hold the solution being titrated, a stir plate to mix the solutions, and an indicator to signal the endpoint of the reaction.

<b>Step 1:</b> Setting up the equipment
<ul>
<li>Burette</li>
<li>Flask</li>
<li>Stir plate</li>
<li>Indicator</li>
</ul>

Step 2: Calculating the volume of titrant
Before starting the titration, you will need to calculate the volume of titrant needed to reach the endpoint of the reaction. This can be done using the equation:

Volume of titrant = (concentration of titrant) x (volume of solution being titrated) / (concentration of solution being titrated)

<b>Step 2:</b> Calculating the volume of titrant
<code>Volume of titrant = (concentration of titrant) x (volume of solution being titrated) / (concentration of solution being titrated)</code>

Step 3: Performing the titration
Now that you have set up the equipment and calculated the volume of titrant needed, you can begin the titration. Start by adding the solution being titrated to the flask, then slowly add the titrant to the solution while stirring continuously.

<b>Step 3:</b> Performing the titration
<ol>
<li>Add the solution being titrated to the flask</li>
<li>Slowly add the titrant to the solution while stirring continuously</li>
</ol>

Step 4: Indicating the endpoint
As you near the endpoint of the reaction, you will start to see a color change in the solution. This is when you should stop adding titrant and record the volume of titrant added.

<b>Step 4:</b> Indicating the endpoint
<p>When you start to see a color change in the solution, stop adding titrant and record the volume of titrant added.</p>

Step 5: Calculating the concentration of the unknown solution
Once you have recorded the volume of titrant added, you can use this information to calculate the concentration of the unknown solution using the equation:

Concentration of solution being titrated = (concentration of titrant) x (volume of titrant added) / (volume of solution being titrated)

<b>Step 5:</b> Calculating the concentration of the unknown solution
<code>Concentration of solution being titrated = (concentration of titrant) x (volume of titrant added) / (volume of solution being titrated)</code>

And that’s it! You have successfully performed a titration. Remember to clean up your equipment and properly dispose of any chemicals used in the process. Thank you for following along with this HTML tutorial on how to perform titration.