Titration

2 marks · Normal

State the piece of apparatus used to measure out a precise volume of liquid in a titration, and the apparatus used to hold the liquid that is being titrated.

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Also accept: burette for measuring (if in context of adding reagent to flask)

Common mistakes: measuring cylinder; beaker

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Marking points

B1 · 1 mark · States 'pipette' (or pipette with pipette filler) for measuring out a precise volume.

B2 · 1 mark · States 'conical flask' as the vessel to hold the liquid being titrated.

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A pipette (with pipette filler) is used to measure out a precise volume of liquid in a titration. The liquid being titrated is held in a conical flask.