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Reviewed CSCA Chemistry question · Easy

Which piece of laboratory apparatus is most appropriate for accurately measuring 25.0 mL of a liquid for a titration?

  1. A 50 mL beaker
  2. A 25 mL graduated cylinder
  3. A 25 mL volumetric pipette
  4. A 100 mL measuring cylinder
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Correct answer

C. A 25 mL volumetric pipette

Principle or equation

Volumetric pipettes are designed to deliver a precise volume, with high accuracy, suitable for titrations.

Why this answer is correct

A volumetric pipette is calibrated to deliver a specific volume with high precision. Beakers and graduated cylinders have lower accuracy.

Example

In an acid-base titration, a 25.00 mL pipette is used to measure the aliquot of analyte.

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