JAMB Chemistry 1978 Question 45

Question 45

Volumetric Analysis

In titration involving sodium hydroxide solution and dilute hydrochloric acid, where would you place the base?

  1. A.In the beaker
  2. B.In the conical flask
  3. C.In the burette
  4. D.In the standard flask
  5. E.In the measuring cylinder.
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Answer: B (In the conical flask)

Explanation

In the usual set-up the acid is run from the burette into a measured volume of the base (with indicator) in the conical flask.