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Ch.4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution
Brown - Chemistry: The Central Science 14th Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 102b

Citric acid, C6H8O7, is a triprotic acid. It occurs naturally in citrus fruits like lemons and has applications in food flavouring and preservatives. A solution containing an unknown concentration of the acid is titrated with KOH. It requires 23.20 mL of 0.500 M KOH solution to titrate all three acidic protons in 100.00 mL of the citric acid solution. Calculate the molarity of the citric acid solution.

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Identify the balanced chemical equation for the reaction: \[ \text{C}_6\text{H}_8\text{O}_7 + 3\text{KOH} \rightarrow \text{K}_3\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{O}_7 + 3\text{H}_2\text{O} \].
Determine the moles of KOH used in the titration: \[ \text{moles of KOH} = \text{Molarity of KOH} \times \text{Volume of KOH in liters} \].
Use the stoichiometry of the balanced equation to find the moles of citric acid: Since 3 moles of KOH react with 1 mole of citric acid, divide the moles of KOH by 3.
Calculate the molarity of the citric acid solution: \[ \text{Molarity of citric acid} = \frac{\text{moles of citric acid}}{\text{Volume of citric acid solution in liters}} \].
Convert the volume of the citric acid solution from milliliters to liters for the molarity calculation.

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Triprotic Acids

Triprotic acids, like citric acid, can donate three protons (H+) per molecule during a reaction. This characteristic affects their titration behavior, as each proton can react with a base, such as KOH, in a stepwise manner. Understanding the nature of triprotic acids is essential for calculating the total moles of acid present in a solution based on the volume and concentration of the titrant used.
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Titration

Titration is a quantitative analytical technique used to determine the concentration of a solute in a solution. In this case, KOH is used to neutralize citric acid, allowing for the calculation of the acid's molarity based on the volume of titrant required to reach the endpoint. The stoichiometry of the reaction between the acid and base is crucial for accurate calculations.
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Molarity

Molarity is a measure of concentration defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution. It is expressed in moles per liter (M). To find the molarity of the citric acid solution, one must calculate the total moles of citric acid neutralized by the KOH and then divide by the volume of the acid solution in liters. This concept is fundamental in stoichiometric calculations in chemistry.
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