Synopsis This experiment is the determination of Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) content in toothpaste with the use of back titration while demonstrating quantitative transfer of solids and liquids. A accurately weighed quantity of toothpaste was dissolved in excess volumes of HCl. This solution is then titrated with NaOH to find the volume of the excess HCl. The volume of HCl reacted, which is found by substracting the volume of given HCl with the volume of excess HCl reacted, can be further manipulated with mole fractions to find the mass of CaCO3 and thus the CaCO3 content in toothpastes. Results show that an average of 22.5% CaCO3 is found in toothpaste. Methyl Orange is noted to not be a suitable indicator for this experiment as the pH …show more content…
In direct titrations, the number of moles of acid can be easily derived by simply manipulating with the values of acid and base given in the experiment. In back titration, excessive volumes of acid are always added. Of which, only a certain quantity would be neutralised. The number of moles of acid is eventually derived from titrating this excess acid with a strong base and using mole fractions to calculate. The quantity of acid neutralised is obtained by subtracting the moles of acid given at the start of the experiment, with the moles of acid titrated. Back titration is used for this experiment as Calcium Carbonate is volatile and is an insoluble salt. Therefore they cannot fully dilute with water. As it’s chemical and physical properties are non ideal for a Direct titration, Direct titration cannot be used to determine the Calcium Carbonate content in toothpaste. In Back titration, excess volumes of HCl acids are added to allow for titration with NaOH. Eventually, the moles of CaCO3 can be found via stoichiometric property of the two reactants, and the mass of CaCO3 can be determined.Thus, determining the CaCO3 content in …show more content…
The average result obtained was 22.5% and is close to it’s literal value. This experiment had also proven to have shown effective transfer of solids and liquids as values of 1st and 2nd results, namely 22% and 23% respectively, were similar thereby showing consistency in results. Phenolphthalein indicator was proven to be more suitable as an indicator as compared to Methyl Orange in this experiment. This is because Phenolphthalein the pH values of HCl involved in this experiment were in range of the pH values that bring about colour change in the Phenolphthalein indicators. (Approximate pH ranges for color change: 8.0-9.8) Low pH values are preferred for Methyl Orange. (Approximate pH ranges for color change: 3.1-4.4) To sum up, back titration is a effective way for the determination of Calcium Carbonate as experimental results were close to it’s true and accepted value of 20%. References Antoine.frostburg.edu, (2014). Acid-Base Indicators. [online] Available at: http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/acidbase/indicators.shtml [Accessed 12 Dec.
In the first part of the experiment, Part A, the standard solutions were prepared. As a whole, the experiment was conducted by four people, however, for Part A, the group was split in two to prepare the two different solutions. Calibrations curves were created for the standard solutions of both Red 40 and Blue 1. Each solution was treated with a serial 2-fold dilution to gain different concentrations of each solution.
To test for the presence of the carbonate (CO32-) anion, a small scoop of the unknown compound was mixed with
The compounds tested in included the unknown, Calcium Nitrate, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, and Ammonium Chloride. The next test was the pH test. In this test, the aqueous solutions from the flame tests were used again. A piece of pH paper was dipped into the aqueous solutions, a different piece for each solution. The ensuing coloration of the paper was compared to the pH scale and the
In “A Brush with Reality: Surprises in the Tube” by David Bodanis, the audience or reader is informed about how toothpaste in made, the ingredients which are used to make it and even a suggested alternative which would bring about the same result. Bodanis wastes no time sharing his view of the product, using vivid and illustrative expressions to describe its appalling ingredients. His arguments force us to consider whether or not this common household item should be used. He also uses imagery to allow his readers to have a sense of familiarity with the topic. One such expression is found when he says, “It’s there because people like to have a big gob of toothpaste to spread on the brush”.
3. Upon adding 20 drops of NaOH, a white precipitate was formed signifying acidic impurity. In the second NaOH mixture, about 20 drops were administered and no precipitate formed indicating that the ample is more pure than before. Data: Weight of flask = 75.10 grams Weight of the flask with solids =
Weighed 1 gram of NaC2H3O2 and mixed it with ionized water. Boiled 12 mL of 1.0M Acetic Acid added into a beaker containing the sodium carbonate on a hot plate until all the liquid is evaporated
Research Question: To investigate and compare how different temperature (5℃, 15℃, 25℃, 35℃, 45℃) can affect the concentration of carbon dioxide in soda water through titration with sodium hydroxide solution. Introduction: Carbon dioxide plays an important role in soft drinks. Soda water is manufactured by pumping carbon dioxide into water under high pressure. Carbon dioxide dissolves in water to form carbonic acid, which is the fizz we find in soft drinks. CO2 + H2O ⇌
The aim of the experiment was to test different types of soft drink on calcium carbonate marble chips, which were used in place of human teeth, and record what percentage of the marble chips dissolved when it was left in the soft drink overnight. These results will show which of the five soft drinks tested was the most harmful, and the ingredients will be examined to explain why the particular soft drink was the most detrimental to human teeth. Human teeth are covered in a hard substance called tooth enamel, which is made of hydroxyapatite. Enamel is the hardest tissue in the body and is vital in protecting teeth from decay (Callison, 2018). Enamel erosion occurs when acids wear away at the teeth and can result in painful temperature sensitivity, discolouration, cracks and chips, and indentations appearing on the teeth, and will result in cavities (Smith, 2013).
INTRODUCTION A gas chromatograph (GC) can be utilized to analyze the contents of a sample quantitatively or in certain circumstances also qualitatively. In the case of preparative chromatography, a pure compound can be extracted from a mixture. The principle of gas chromatography can be explained as following: A micro syringe is used to inject a known volume of vaporous or liquid analyte into the head or entrance of a column whereby a stream of an inert gas acts a carrier (mobile phase). The column acts as a separator of individual or chemically similar components.
The equation of the reaction between sodium hydroxide and ethanoic acid is as follows: CH3COOH + NaOH → CH3COONa + H2O We can measure the end point of titration process and we can also measure the amount of reactants. The concentration of ethanoic acid in the vinegar can be determined through stoichiometric calculations, Using the values obtained from the titration, and also the chemical equation as a reference. Phenolphthalein indicator is used in this acid-base titration Equipment and materials:
Upon cooling, it was shaken until no bubbles were formed. 20 mL of each brand of soft drinks was titrated with NaOH solution. 3 drops of phenolphthalein was used as an indicator if it has already completely reacted. The acidity can then be calculated referring on the known concentration and volume of base; and the known volume of acid.
To identify the unknown acid. 4. To determine acid dissociation constant, Ka and pKa for the unknown acid. Introduction: Titration process is used in an acid-base experiment in order to determine the concentrations of solutions of acids and bases.
AIM To design an investigation to study the kinetics of a reaction of your choice RESEARCH QUESTION With respect to hydrochloric acid (HCl), what is the order of reaction in the reaction between HCl and calcium carbonate (CaCO3) determined by changing the concentration of HCl and measuring the volume of carbon dioxide gas (CO2) collected in 30 seconds whilst keeping the mass of the powdered CaCO3 constant and the temperature of the reaction system at 25oC? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is a chemical compound that is commonly found in rocks such as chalk, limestone, marble and travertine in all parts of the world. It also used as a form of medicine as a dietary supplement for a person with insufficient calcium intake because calcium is needed by the body for healthy bones, muscles, nervous system, and heart. CaCO3 is also used as an antacid to relieve
They sell their specific brand of toothpaste as the best and then use the rhetorical appeals of ethos, logos, and pathos along with color schemes and word placement to convince you of their claims. Colgate instills people with an urgency to take care of their teeth and a confidence that their toothpaste will do the job better than any other
Abstract The unknown concentration of benzoic acid used when titrated with standardized 0.1031M NaOH and the solubility was calculated at two different temperatures (20◦C and 30◦C). With the aid of the Van’t Hoff equation, the enthalpy of solution of benzoic acid at those temperatures was determined as 10.82 KJ. This compares well with the value of 10.27KJ found in the literature.