Chapter 16, Problem 52E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molar mass and $\text{p}{K}_{\text{a}}$ of the unknown monoprotic acid that is titrated with $0.105\text{M}$ $\text{KOH}$ are to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The titration between a strong base and a strong acid results in a $\text{pH}$ of $7$ at equivalence point because at the equivalence point equal concentrations of ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ions and ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ ions combines to form water that is neutral in nature.

To determine: The molar mass and $\text{p}{K}_{\text{a}}$ of the unknown monoprotic acid that is titrated with $0.105\text{M}$ $\text{KOH}$ .