KHP is a monoprotic acid which provides one H+ ion. How would your results be affected if a diprotic acid (such as sulfuric acid, H2SO4) was used which provides two H+ ions? Calculate the molarity of the NaOH solution if 17.50 mL of N a O H was titrated against 10.50 mL of 0.75 M H2SO4.

Explanation:

A.

In a diprotic acid, 2 moles of H+ ions is released. Therefore, number of moles of H+ in a diprotic acid = 2 × number of moles of H+ of monoprotic acid.

B.

Equation of the reaction

2NaOH + H2SO4 --> Na2SO4 + 2H2O

Number of moles of H2SO4 = molar concentration × volume

= 0.75 × 0.0105

= 0.007875 moles.

By stoichiometry, since 1 mole of H2SO4 reacts with 2 moles of NaOH. Therefore, number of moles of NaOH = 2 × 0.007875

= 0.01575 moles.

Molar concentration of NaOH = number of moles ÷ volume

= 0.01575 ÷ 0.0175

= 0.9 M of NaOH.