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TITRATION. To determine the concentration of a solution of sodium hydroxide by reacting it with hydrochloric acid of known concentration. Hydrochloric acid 0.1 mol/dm 3. Sodium hydroxide solution – concentration ?. Measure out 25 cm 3 of hydrochloric acid using a PIPETTE. PIPETTE.
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TITRATION To determine the concentration of a solution of sodium hydroxide by reacting it with hydrochloric acid of known concentration Hydrochloric acid 0.1 mol/dm3 Sodium hydroxide solution – concentration ?
Measure out 25 cm3 of hydrochloric acid using a PIPETTE PIPETTE Transfer to a conical flask
Take initial reading on burette. Fill burette with sodium hydroxide solution BURETTE
Add a few drops of indicator e.g. phenolphthalein
Add sodium hydroxide until indicator changes colour Take final reading on burette Permanent pale pink colour