AQA GCSE Chemistry · 8462
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GCSE Chemistry · key term
The point at which measured amounts of two solutions have reacted in exactly the ratio given by the balanced equation.
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Specification PAG 2 · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher), Paper 4 (Higher)
The theoretical point at which reactants have been mixed in exactly the proportions shown by the balanced equation.
Revise: Quantitative Analysis: Acid-Base TitrationsThe equivalence point is reached when the acid and alkali have reacted in exactly the mole ratio given by the balanced equation. It cannot normally be seen directly. A few drops of a suitable indicator are therefore added.
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