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Sodium Hydroxide Reaction Lab

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Experiment to investigate the amount of sodium hydroxide needed to neutralize the solution of vinegar

CH3COOH(aq) + NaOH(aq) -> CH3COONa(aq) + H2O(l)
(Reaction between sodium hydroxide and solution of vinegar, which produces an aqueous solution of sodium acetate and water)

Hypothesis:
Approximately 8.8ml of sodium hydroxide will be required to neutralize 100ml of acetic acid. (http://schoolworkhelper.net/titration-of-vinegar-lab-answers/)
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Apparatus:
1. Burette 2. Funnel

3. Pipette 4. Phenolphthalein

5. Conical flask (100cm^3)

8. Solution of vinegar (0.5mol/L)

6. Clamp stand …show more content…

- Type of container (100cm3 of glass conical flask).
- Number of drops of phenolphthalein dropped in to the solution of vinegar.
- Temperature of the place where the experiment took place.

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Method:

1. Measure 25ml of acetic acid and pour it inside the conical flask.
2. Place a burette on the conical flask and then hold it by using a clamp stand.
3. Measure 50ml of Sodium Hydroxide and pour in to the burette (use funnel, and remove after use).
4. Add 4 drops of phenolphthalein in to the prepared acetic acid, and check whether the color changes to dark pink.
5. Check whether it is ready or not, and then open the burette to start neutralize the acetic acid. (Check the progress by change in colour)
6. When it is almost neutralized, pour possible minimum amount of sodium hydroxide for a fair result.
7. Repeat the same experiment several more times (at least 4) to calculate the average amount of sodium hydroxide, which is required to neutralize the solution of vinegar.

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