Precipitation Titrations

Have you ever tried to determine the chloride concentration in a water sample using gravimetric analysis? It's pretty tricky! There must be a better way .....
There is .... precipitation titrations (also known as argentimetric titrations or argentometric titrations).
AUS-e-TUTE has just added a new tutorial, game, test, exam and practical activity on this topic for members.
If you are not a member, you can access a "free-to-view" tutorial at
 https://www.ausetute.com.au/pptitration.html

HCl as a Primary Standard?

Question: Why is HCl not suitable as a primary standard?
Answer:  There are three main reasons why HCl is not suitable as a primary standard:

• HCl is not a solid at room temperature and pressure. 
• HCl cannot be obtained at a very high purity.
• HCl does not have a high molecular mass.

You can find out more about what makes, and does not make, a primary standard at:
http://www.ausetute.com.au/titrstand.html