titration
A quantitative chemical analysis method used to determine the concentration of an identified analyte by adding a reagent (titrant) of known concentration and volume until the reaction is complete.
Titration is a highly precise technique, often involving a color change indicator to signal the 'endpoint' of the reaction.
Word relationships
- volumetric analysis: A broader category of quantitative analysis that includes titration.
Word family
- titrate (verb): To perform a titration.
- titrant (noun): The reagent of known concentration used in a titration.
Collocations
- acid-base titration
- perform a titration
- titration curve
- titration experiment
Example sentences
- "The student performed a titration to accurately determine the unknown concentration of the acid solution." Analytical chemistry
- "Regular titration is used in the food industry to monitor the acidity levels of products like fruit juices." Quality control in industry
Memory hook
Think 'TITAN' (a giant) trying to 'RATE' (measure) the concentration of a solution precisely. ty-TRAY-shun: precise concentration measure
When not to use
Do not use 'titration' for general mixing or qualitative tests; it specifically refers to a quantitative analytical procedure.
Fun facts
- The first known titration was performed by Gay-Lussac in 1824 to determine the purity of silver samples.
- Indicators used in titration often change color at a specific pH, signaling the endpoint of the reaction.
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