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Equivalence point

Dramatic change in pH at equivalence

pH at which equal amounts of H3O+ and OH- have been added.

Does not have to be “neutral”

Determined by…

indicator color change (“endpoint”)

Indicator: A compound that exhibits different colors depending on the pH.

“Endpoint” – pH at which indicator changes color

Want endpoint and equivalence point to be the same.