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Determining the pKa of a weak acid

This Higher Level practical gives your students practice at determining the pKa of a weak acid by two different methods. This practical involves a strong acid - strong alkali titration using a pH probe to determine the concentration of a solution of sodium hydroxide. The pH can either be read manually or the probe can be connected to a data logger. A weak acid is then used to titrate the sodium hydroxide solution....

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