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Titrating a weak acid with a strong base results in a gradual pH increase, with a significant buffer region around the equivalence point. Here's a table outlining the key aspects:
| Stage | Dominant Species | pH | Curve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | Weak acid (HA) | Low | Slowly increasing |
| Before Equivalence Point | Buffer region (HA/A-) | Increasing gradually | Steeply increasing |
| Equivalence Point | Conjugate base (A-) | Slightly basic | Sharp jump |
| After Equivalence Point | Excess strong base (OH-) | Rapidly increasing | Steady increase |