IB Chemistry R3.1 Definitions
This page contains our IB Chemistry definitions for R3.1. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Chemistry 'Further proton transfer'.
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buffer solution
A solution that is able to resist pH changes when small amounts of acid or base are added
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indicator
A weak acid or base who's ionised (In-) form is a different color than its unionised (Hin) form
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pOH
Stands for power of hydroxide. pOH is a measure of alkalinity
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titration
A technique used to find the unknown concentration of a solution by reacting it dropwise with a standard solution
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universal indicator
An mixture of indicators that has an endpoint where it changes color
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