Activity No.

10
Determination of the Ka of a Weak Acid

Name: Cadiang, Callejas, Castro, De Guzman, Garcia, Sierra Date Performed: July 05, 2022
Year & Section: BSMT 1A Date Submitted: July 06, 2022
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Part A. Potentiometric Titration

Trial 1 Trial 2

Volume of NaOH pH of Solution Volume of NaOH pH of Solution

(mL) (mL)
Initial 1.9 (acidic) Initial 1.8 (acidic)

1 2.2 1 2.0

2 2.5 2 2.5

3 2.7 3 2.6

4 2.9 4 2.8

5 3.1 5 3.1

6 3.2 6 3.1

7 3.3 7 3.2

8 3.4 8 3.3

9 3.5 9 3.5

10 3.6 10 3.5

11 3.7 11 3.6

12 3.8 12 3.7

13 3.9 13 3.9

14 4.0 14 3.9

15 4.1 15 4.0
 16 4.1 16 4.1

17 4.3 17 4.2

18 4.4 18 4.4

19 4.4 19 4.4

20 4.6 20 4.5

21 4.7 21 4.6

22 4.8 22 4.7

23 4.9 23 4.8

24 5.1 24 5.0

25 5.4 25 5.3

25.5 5.6 25.5 5.7

26 5.9 26 5.9

26.5 6.3 26.5 6.2

27 6.8 27 6.9

27.5 11.6 27.5 11.7

28 12.4 28 12.4

Draw the Titration Curve Using the Excel Program. Plot pH or –log H+ vs. Volume of
NaOH.
Figure 1.1: Titration Curve for Trial 1 [Plot of the pH of the Soln against volume of the titrant (mL)]

Figure 1.2: Titration Curve for Trial 2 [Plot of the pH of the Soln against the volume of the titrant (mL)]
Part B. Determination of Ka by “Half Volume Method”

Trial 1 pH of combined solutions = 4.2

Trial 2 pH of combined solutions = 4.4

Average pH = 4.3
Calculations:
pH = pKa
pH = 4.3 = pKa
pKa = -logKa
Ka = 1 0− pKa = 1 0− 4.3
= 5.0 x 10−5

Part A: Potentiometric Titration

Trial 1 Trial 2

mL of base at equivalence point 27 mL 27 mL

base volume ½ distance to 13 mL 13 mL

equivalence point

pH at ½ distance to equivalence point 3.9 3.9

Ka of acid 1.3x10−4 1.3x10−4

Average Ka of the acid 1.3x10−4

Part B: Half Volume Method

Trial 1 Trial 2

Ka (pH converted to [H+] 7.13 7.13

Questions:

1. What are some sources of error in each of the methods used in this experiment?

From the methods discussed above, the possible error could lead to an incorrect reading from
the pH meter, which is read by the corresponding health professional. It can happen if the equipment
is not calibrated, which gives an imprecise reading. In addition, once the reading is erroneous, the
calculated Ka will be inaccurate because once the pH reading is elevated, the value of Ka is lower
than the actual results. Furthermore, calculations can be a significant factor in the experiment; even if
you obtain accurate results, if you do not know how to perform the calculations, the result will still be
inaccurate.

2. What is the accepted value for the Ka of the acid you used?

The accepted value for Ka of acetic acid is 1.8 x 1 0−5

3. Which method gave better results?

The second method is used because it uses the ph at half neutralization point in a weak acid-
strong base titration. The half ph is obtained by the use of the determination of the ka of the acid as
discussed.

4. What’s the difference between the term equivalent point and end point?

The equivalent point is when the chemical reaction comes to an end. While the endpoint is the
point where colors change when it occurs in.

GROUP 3: CONTRIBUTION
 ITEMS ANSWERED AND DISCUSSED MEMBERS

Part A: Table and Graph Garcia, Julia

Part B. Determination of Ka by “Half

Volume Method” De Guzman, Kaye

Part A: Potentiometric Titration

Calculations Cadiang, Felicity

Part B: Half Volume Method Calculations Sierra, Kim

Questions:
No. 1 and 2 Castro, Alexis
No. 3 and 4 Callejas, Shakira

Discussion Video (Link):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g_9fT4hnYzfv-xMdq3BfSnoYFqaVBnH0/view?usp=sharing

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