How do you solve a Titration Problem?
When chemists need to find the concentration of a substance dissolved in a solution, they often use a technique called titration. By adding a chemical that reacts with the solute until all of the solute has been neutralized, the chemist can determine how much was originally present — and hence the concentration of the solution. Titration problems with acids and bases are common assignments on homework and tests in chemistry class. Determine whether the analyte (the chemical dissolved in the solution) and the titrant (the chemical added to neutralize the solute) are strong acids or bases. An acid is a substance that gives away protons, while a base is a substance that takes up protons. If the solute is a base, the titrant will be an acid and vice versa. Hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, perchloric acid, hydrobromic acid and hydroiodic acid are the common strong acids, while lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, calcium, strontium and barium hydroxides are strong bases. For
