Precipitation Titrations

Definition

Precipitation titrations are analytical methods used to determine the concentration of an unknown solution by adding a solution of known concentration until precipitation occurs.

Related terms

Solubility Product Constant (Ksp): It represents how much solute will dissolve in water under equilibrium conditions.

Supersaturation: A state where more solute is dissolved than would normally be possible under normal conditions.

Precipitate:

Solid particles that have been separated from a solution because they are insoluble.