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Titrations/Buffers
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Im getting killed too by it (TBR and TPR). You're not alone. Hopefully someone has some helpful insight.
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What, specifically, are you not understanding about it?
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Here's a great series that will lay the groundwork for you. We'd be happy to address any specific questions as you identify them in the science questions section of the NextStep forum.
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YES i was too.. getting almost ALL the questions wrong.. here are some adjustments i did
1. for titration curves (especially for polyprotic acids) go over each area of the curve and understand what Acid/base concentrations are present , how to calculate pH AND make sure you do this for a both acid and base titrations.
2. if you do have them.. there are tons of problems in ek1001 that clarify concepts.. solidify those that don't make sense.
3. Do ALL the TBR passages for buffers/titrations.. look at your mistakes.. learn from them wait 2 days and re-do them.. (don't just mark A because you remember it was A.. go through the "why" mechanism
I also did more passages in TPRH workbook.. I really cannot stress how important titration/acid base is. I am going to take the MCAT for the third time and almost ALWAYS there will be some acid base concept integrated in a PS or BS passage.. It is a huge part of the physiological process after all.
If you need clarification on any of the passages feel free to message me I can def try and help 🙂
1. for titration curves (especially for polyprotic acids) go over each area of the curve and understand what Acid/base concentrations are present , how to calculate pH AND make sure you do this for a both acid and base titrations.
2. if you do have them.. there are tons of problems in ek1001 that clarify concepts.. solidify those that don't make sense.
3. Do ALL the TBR passages for buffers/titrations.. look at your mistakes.. learn from them wait 2 days and re-do them.. (don't just mark A because you remember it was A.. go through the "why" mechanism
I also did more passages in TPRH workbook.. I really cannot stress how important titration/acid base is. I am going to take the MCAT for the third time and almost ALWAYS there will be some acid base concept integrated in a PS or BS passage.. It is a huge part of the physiological process after all.
If you need clarification on any of the passages feel free to message me I can def try and help 🙂
