Instead of the titration of a strong acid by a strong base considered in Question 5, consider the titration of a strong base by a strong acid. Compare and contrast a strong acid–strong base titration with a strong base–strong acid titration.

Data in Question 5

Draw the general titration curve for a strong acid titrated by a strong base. At the various points in the titration, list the major species present before any reaction takes place and the major species present after any reaction takes place. What reaction takes place in a strong acid–strong base titration? How do you calculate the pH at the various points along the curve? What is the pH at the equivalence point for a strong acid–strong base titration? Why?