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Determine the Concentration of Acetic Acid in Vinegar

In this lab, you will determine the concentration of acetic acid in vinegar using a
0.110 M NaOH standard solution and an acid-base indicator, phenolphthalein.

To perform this experiment you will first need to dilute the vinegar by one tenth
of the original concentration. Next, add the indicator and then add NaOH slowly
to the diluted vinegar solution. Once all the acetic acid has reacted with the base,
the first excess drop of NaOH will cause the indicator in the vinegar solution to
turn pink. Calculate the concentration of the acetic acid in your vinegar sample to
three significant figures.

What is the experimentally determined concentration of acetic acid in your vinegar

solution: (Please give your answer to three significant figures)

0.748 M Acetic Acid

Correct! Good job.

Most commercial vinegar in the United States is labeled as 5% acetic acid, but can
have a mass percentage of between 4.0% and 5.5% acetic acid. What is the mass
percentage of acetic acid in your vinegar solution? (Please give your answer to 2
decimal places. Hint: The molar mass of acetic acid is 60.05 g/mol)

4.49 % Acetic Acid

Correct! Good job.

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