Calculations involving neutralization reactions
Calculations involving neutralization reactions are usually carried out after performing the titrations. Follow the steps outlined below to solve this type of problems.
Example
Calculate the volume of a 0.200 M KOH solution that is needed to neutralize 25.00 mL of a 0.115 M HCl solution.
Step 1: Write a balanced equation for the neutralization reaction and determine the mole ratio of the acid to base.
Step 2: List the volume and molarity for the HCl and the KOH solutions.
Step 3: Determine the availability of the number of moles of HCl that is available in the titration.
Step 4: Apply the mole ratio determined in step 1 to determine the moles of base that is needed to neutralize the available acid.
Step 5: Divide the moles of base by the given concentration of KOH.
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BCIT courses: CHEM 0011
