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Exploring Acid-Base Titration: Concepts, Equivalence Point, and Indicators In today's video, we'll explore the ins and outs of acid-base titration. This technique allows us to accurately and reliably determine the concentration of acids or bases in a solution. We'll cover the basic concepts, moving on to the equivalence point and then moving on to the indicators used to identify this crucial point in the titration. Fundamental Concepts: Acid-base titration involves the reaction between an acid and a base in solution. Acids donate H+ ions (protons), while bases accept these protons. The reaction between them forms water and a salt. The Titration Process: Preparing the Solutions: A solution of known concentration, called the titrant, is slowly added to the solution containing the titrate or analyte (the substance whose concentration we want to determine). Equivalence Point: This is the point at which the amount of acid equals the amount of base. The stoichiometry of the reaction determines this point. Indicators: These are substances that change color as a function of pH. Phenolphthalein (pink to colorless) and litmus (blue to red) are examples of indicators used to identify the equivalence point. Calculating Concentration: From the volume of titrant used at the equivalence point and its known concentration, we can calculate the concentration of the analyte in the original solution. Conclusion: And with that, we conclude our exploration of acid-base titration. Now you understand the essential aspects of this technique and how it helps us quantify acids and bases in solution. Remember that practice makes perfect, so keep exploring and experimenting at your own pace. If you enjoyed this content, don't forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel and share it with other chemistry enthusiasts. See you next time, everyone!