CLASS TEST 2

SECTION A (MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS)

For the following multiple-choice questions (1 – 10), choose the option that best answers the questions. Use the
attached sheet provided to mark the correct block clearly with an . Mark only one block per question. Make
sure your surname and student number are on the sheet.

1. Argentometric titrations are titrations using:

(a). Au+
(b). Ag+
(c). Ar+
(d). Al3+
(e). As3−

2. For the precipitation titration of analyte X by titrant M+, which of the following statements is NOT true?
(a). Concentration of M+ at the equivalence point is the molar solubility of MX or [M  ]  K sp .
(b). Concentration of M+ past the equivalence point is the excess M+ after reacting with all of the X.
(c). Concentration of M+ before the equivalence point is the allowed M+ for the excess [X], or
K sp
[M  ]   .
[X ]
(d). The plot of the titration curve is [M  ] Vs. VM .

(e). The titration reaction is M  (aq) + X  (aq) 

 MX(s) .

3. Which of the following is NOT a requirement of precipitation titrations?

(a). must be sufficiently rapid
(b). must go to completion
(c). must occur between an acid and a base
(d). must lead to a product of reproducible composition
(e). a method must exist to locate the end point

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4. The region labelled A in the following typical titration curve results from calculations based on data
collected:

pAg C

Volume titrant added (mL)

(a). at the equivalence point

(b). at the post-equivalence points
(c). at the pre-equivalence points
(d). at the endpoint
(e). when the concentrations are equal

5. Calculate pPb when 25.00 mL of 0.1000 M CO32  is titrated with 21.00 mL of 0.1000 M Pb2+ (Ksp for PbCO3
is 7.4  10−14).
(a). 11.07
(b). 2.06
(c). 11.41
(d). 1.72
(e). 11.99

[5  1 = 5]

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 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 1 [ACH150X]
MULTIPLE-CHOICE ANSWER SHEET
TEST 2 (26 JULY 2020)
NAME & SURNAME:

STUDENT NO:

SECTION A
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

FOR EACH QUESTION MARK ONE BLOCK ONLY WITH AN 

QUESTION OPTIONS

1. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

2. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

3. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

4. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

5. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

[5  1 = 5]

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SECTION B

Answer the following questions in the spaces provided. Adhere to the number of decimal places specified for
calculations.

QUESTION 1 [PRINCIPLES OF NEUTRALIZATION TITRATIONS]

(a). Calculate the pH after the addition of the following volumes of 0.1000 M HCl in the titration of 25.00 mL of
0.1000 M KOH.

0.00 mL (3)

10.00 mL (5)

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 25.00 mL (2)

35.00 mL (5)

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(b). The following table shows the results for the titration of 50.00 mL of 0.1000 M formic acid
(Ka = 1.8 × 10–4), with 0.1000 M NaOH with some values omitted, according to the reaction given. Answer
the questions that follow.

HCO 2 H + NaOH 
 HCO2 Na  + H3 O

Volume NaOH (mL) pH

0.00

5.00 6.57

15.00

25.00 7.52

40.00 8.12

49.00 9.21

50.00

51.00 11.00

55.00 11.68

60.00

(i). Calculate the missing values and complete the table.

0.00 mL (3)

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 15.00 mL (5)

50.00 mL (2)

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 60.00 mL (5)

(ii). Select suitable indicators, which could be used in the titration (based on the titration curve). (2)

(iii). Briefly explain your choice of indicators. (2)

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(c). A 1.1686 g sample of a plant food preparation was analyzed for its nitrogen contents by the Kjeldahl
method. The NH3 given off was collected in 50.00 mL of 0.0515 M HCl. The excess acid required a total
of 16.36 mL for back-titration with 0.0235 M NaOH. Calculate the %N in the sample. (answers rounded
to 2 decimal places) (5)

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QUESTION 2: [PRECIPITATION TITRATIONS]

(a). A 50.00 mL sample of a 0.1500 M solution of KCl was titrated with 0.0500 M AgNO3 forming the
precipitate AgCl (Ksp = 1.82  1010). Calculate the [Ag+] and pAg after the addition of:
(i). 15.00 mL AgNO3 solution; (4)

(ii). at the equivalence point; (4)

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 (iii). 40.00 mL of AgNO3 solution (4)

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TOTAL MARKS (SECTION B): 51

TOTAL MARKS: 56

G O O D L U C K ! !

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