Volumetric analysis

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Volumetric analysis

Volumetric analysis is the measurement (in volumes) of solutions by titration experiments. Thus via the titration method we are able to determine the concentration of a substance in a given solution. Volumetric analysis is very important as with medicines, it is very important to know the concentration of the medicine in order to make sure the required dosage is being used and to limit the chances of overdoes. Volumetric analysis also helps us determine factors such as the amount of carbon dioxide in soft drinks and the amount of alkali in a cleaning solution, or even the amount of acid in a bottle of vinegar.

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Materials and Apparatus:

  • Burette
  • 25cm³ pipette
  • Retort stand
  • Clamp
  • Conical flask
  • Pipette filler
  • Phenolphthalein
  • Sulphuric acid
  • 25cm³ of 0.1 ml/dm³ Sodium hydroxide

Procedure:

1. Wash all equipment 3 times with distilled water

2. Rinse the burette with a little of the acid and then fill it up

3. Rinse the pipette with a little of the base before accurately transferring 25.0cm³ of it to a titration flask.

4. Place 2 to 3 drops of an appropriate indicator in the flask and titrate rapidly, until the end-point is reached

5. repeat experiment 2-3 times until ...

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