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In an acid-base titration, would temperature conditions be a source of systematic error?

Answer 1

The answer is yes, but for this we can account.

Volumetric glassware, flasks, burettes, pipettes etc., is routinely calibrated for a given temperature. The next time you use such glassware, look for the calibration. Typically, this will be #+-# half the value of the smallest calibration at laboratory temperature. In other words, trust that the calibration error is less than your random error.

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Answer 2

Olivia Anton

Yes, temperature conditions can be a source of systematic error in an acid-base titration. Temperature affects the reaction rate and equilibrium constants, which can alter the volume of titrant needed to reach the endpoint, leading to inaccurate results.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.