Questions
1. Why are three replicate titrations done for each sample?
Three titrations are performed because an error may occur in one of the titrations and getting two extra titrations can help eliminate the wrong answer. It is also a great way to practice accuracy and precision.
2. What other household products could be analyzed by titrations (suggest three)?
Some other household items that could be analyzed by titrations are fruit juice, Cola beverages and household ammonia.
3. Why is it necessary to add an indicator? Describe how an indicator works.
The reason why it is necessary to add an indicator is to determine the concentration of an unknown solution. By reacting with H+ and OH-, these are weak acids and bases. If an indicator is a
1. Why are three replicate titrations done for each sample?
Three titrations are performed because an error may occur in one of the titrations and getting two extra titrations can help eliminate the wrong answer. It is also a great way to practice accuracy and precision.
2. What other household products could be analyzed by titrations (suggest three)?
Some other household items that could be analyzed by titrations are fruit juice, Cola beverages and household ammonia.
3. Why is it necessary to add an indicator? Describe how an indicator works.
The reason why it is necessary to add an indicator is to determine the concentration of an unknown solution. By reacting with H+ and OH-, these are weak acids and bases. If an indicator is a