Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support the IB* topic.
Standardizing a Solution of Sodium Hydroxide
Experiment #6 from Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Prepare an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide to a target molar concentration.
- Determine the concentration of your NaOH solution by titrating it with a solution of potassium hydrogen phthalate, abbreviated KHP, with an exact molar concentration.
Acid-Base Titration
Experiment #7 from Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Accurately conduct acid-base titrations.
- Determine the equivalence point of a strong acid-strong base titration.
- Determine the equivalence point of a weak acid-strong base titration.
- Calculate the molar concentrations of two acid solutions.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Section
- Prescribed Practicals
- Topic
- 1.3 Reacting masses and volumes
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