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Acid / Alkali Neutralisation. Neutralisation. When an acid and alkali are added together they cancel each other out. This results in a neutral pH and a salt being formed. General Equation. ACID + ALKALI . SALT + WATER. Salt Formed:. Depends on:-. 1 the acid used.
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Neutralisation • When an acid and alkali are added together they cancel each other out. • This results in a neutral pH and a salt being formed.
General Equation • ACID + ALKALI SALT + WATER
Salt Formed: • Depends on:- • 1 the acid used • 2 the metal in the alkali.
Examples of salts formed Hydrochloric acid produces chlorides • Sulphuric acid produces • sulphates • Nitric acid produces • nitrates
Example Hydrochloric acid + Sodium Hydroxide (acid) (alkali) Sodium Chloride + Water (salt)
Neutralising acid with alkali Experiment • Equipment • Acid • 2 different strength alkalis • Measuring cylinder • Conical flask or beaker • Indicator
Method • 1. Add 20ml of acid to a conical flask or beaker. • 2. Add a few drops of indicator and swirl to make sure you have an even colour. • 3. Measure 40ml of alkali in a measuring cylinder
Method continued: • 4. Slowly add alkali, swirl constantly. • 6. Continue to add alkali until you think you have a colour change- then add 1 drop more. • 7. Make a note of the volume of alkali used. • 8. Repeat with the other alkali.
REMEMBER: • Acids and Alkalis burn. • You must wear safety specs at all times throughout this practical. If you spill any on yourself, wash it off immediately and tell teacher a.s.a.p.
Conclusion and Analysis • What conclusions can we make? • How does the volume of alkali needed to neutralise the acid relate to its strength? • Was this a fair experiment? • How could we improve it?