Quiz 6: Precipitation Titrations (Introduction)

For the following multiple-choice questions (1 – 5), choose the option that best answers the questions. Circle the
correct option at each question.

1. For the precipitation titration of analyte Cl by titrant Ag+, which of the following statements is NOT
true? (1)
(a). The titration reaction is Ag  (aq) + Cl  (aq)   AgCl(s) .
(b). Concentration of Ag+ before the equivalence point is the allowed Ag+ for the excess [Cl], or
K sp
[Ag  ]  .
[Cl ]
(c). The plot of the titration curve is [Ag  ] Vs. VAg .
(d). Concentration of Ag+ past the equivalence point is the excess Ag+ after reacting with all of the Cl.
(e). Concentration of Ag+ at the equivalence point is the molar solubility of AgCl or [Ag  ]  K sp .

2. The endpoint of some precipitation titrations for mixtures can be up to 3% high. The error is attributed to: (1)
(a). ion pairs
(b). co-precipitation
(c). turbidity
(d). solubility of the precipitates
(e). redox chemistry

3. Titrations where a solution of silver ions are used for precipitation of the analyte are called: (1)
(a). potentiometric
(b). voltammetric
(c). complexiometric
(d). argentometric
(e). iodometric

4. The pPb when 25.00 mL of 0.1000 M CO32− is titrated with 21.00 mL of 0.1000 M Pb2+
(Ksp for PbCO3 = 7.4  10−14) is… (1)
(a). 11.41
(b). 11.07
(c). 1.72
(d). 11.99
(e). 2.06

5. For the graphical equivalence point determination for a precipitation reaction, which of the following is/are
TRUE? (1)
I The equivalence point occurs where the second derivative of the titration curve reaches its largest
value.
II The steepest slope of the titration curve is the equivalence point.
III The equivalence point occurs where the first derivative of the titration curve equals zero.

(a). I only
(b) II and III
(c). II only
(d). III only
(e). I, II, and III

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6. Make a rough sketch of the titration curves (on one axis system) for the titration of a 25.00 mL mixture of
0.0500 M KI and 0.0500 M KCl with 0.0500 M AgNO3. Clearly label the axes and curves. (6)

7. Briefly explain the difference in the observed curves X and Y in the following titration curves. (3)

10

8
Y

6 X
pAg

potential equivalence point

4 endpoint
region

0
0.00 10.00 20.00 30.00 40.00
Volume AgNO3 added (mL)

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8. Calculate the pAg at the equivalence point for the titration of 25.00 mL of 0.0500 M Na2CO3 with 0.0500 M
AgNO3. (Ksp for Ag2CO3 = 8.1  1012) (5)

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