Titration formula

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To perform a titration, you'll need a calibrated burette, a burette stand, multiple beakers or Erlenmeyer flasks, a measured amount of your analyte, and a large quantity of your titrant.

To start off, drop a small amount of color indicator into your beaker of analyte. Then, agitate the beaker using a magnetic plate or by swirling it 4-5 times so the solution is fully mixed. Once your solution is ready, place it under the burette and open the stopcock.

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You should let the titrant drop into the analyte until the beaker solution changes color. Close the stopcock immediately and wait for 30 seconds. If the color remains, note down your results. Or, if it fades, open the stopcock again and wait until you have a permanent color.

For more tips from our Science co-author, including how to setup and clean your equipment, read on!

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