titration
1 of 1noun/taɪˈtreɪʃən/
Forms:titrations
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a laboratory method used to determine the concentration of a substance in a solution by gradually adding a reagent of known concentration until a reaction is completed
- In the chemistry lab, we used titration to find the concentration of acetic acid in vinegar.
- The titration process involves adding a titrant to the solution until the endpoint is reached.
- During titration, an indicator is often used to show when the reaction has reached its endpoint.
- Accurate titration requires precise measurements and careful observation of the color change.
- Titration can determine the unknown concentration of a solute by using a standard solution of known concentration.