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I. Abstract
Alkalimetry is uses two indicators to determine the total amount of real alkali in solutions with mixed
alkaline salts. The results can be expressed as %(w/v), and can be calculated from the molarity of the standard
solution titrant. In this experiment, the mixed alkali solution was titrated with HCl to determine the amount of
Na2CO3 and NaHCO3 in the solution. It was found that the unknown solution contained 0.5036% (w/v) Na2CO3
and 0.2172% (w/v) NaHCO3.
II. Keywords: alkalimetry, double indicator titration, mixed alkali, %(w/v) Na2CO3, %(w/v)NaHCO3
III. Objectives
In this experiment, the students must be able to:
(1) Prepare a standard hydrochloric acid
solution; and,
(2) Determine the carbonate and
bicarbonate content in a given sample.
Figure 1. The reaction of Na2CO3 with HCl and V. Methodology and Materials
its further reactions. A. Preparation of 0.1M HCl
Figure 2 shows the probable titration curve that The volume of concentrated hydrochloric acid
could result from titration using two indicators, (HCl) needed to prepare 1L of 0.1M concentration
phenolphthalein and methyl orange. However, in was computed. A volume equal to the calculated
this experiment, the other indicator was bromocresol amount was transferred into a 500-mL beaker with
green instead of methyl orange. 300 mL CO2-free distilled water. The solution was
mixed and transferred to a 1-L volumetric flask and
diluted to the mark. The final solution was
transferred to a 1-L amber bottle.
VI. Results
VII. Discussion
IX. References
Spon, Ernest. “Acidimetry and Alkalimetry”.
American Library Edition of Workshop Receipts.
Vol 2. Spon and Chamberlain, 1903.
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