NEW YORK SCHOOL

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
TEACHER: LINA MARÍA MORA
CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
ACID AND BASE TITRATION
NINTH GRADE
2017

NAMES: ________________________________________________________________________ GRADE: _______ DATE: ________________

CRITERION B: INQUIRING AND DESIGNING

Achievement level Description
The student is able to:
i. state a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation, with limited success
1-3 ii. state a testable hypothesis
iii. state the variables
iv. design a method, with NO success or limited success.
The student is able to:
i. state a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation
4 ii. outline a testable hypothesis using scientific reasoning
iii. outline how to manipulate the variables, and state how relevant data will be collected
iv. design a safe method in which he or she selects materials and equipment.
The student is able to:
i. outline a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation
5 ii. outline and explain a testable hypothesis using scientific reasoning
iii. outline how to manipulate the variables, and outline how sufficient, relevant data will be collected
iv. design a complete and safe method
The student is able to:
i. describe a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation
6-7 ii. outline and explain a testable hypothesis using correct scientific reasoning
iii. describe how to manipulate the variables, and describe how sufficient, relevant data will be collected
iv. design a logical, complete and safe method in which he or she selects appropriate materials and
equipment.
CRITERION C: PROCESSING AND EVALUATING:

Achievement level Description

The student is able to:
i. collect and present data in numerical and/or visual forms
1-3 ii. accurately interpret data
iii. state the validity of a hypothesis with limited reference to a scientific investigation
iv. state the validity of the method with limited reference to a scientific investigation
v. state limited improvements or extensions to the method.
The student is able to:
i. correctly collect and present data in numerical and/or visual forms
4 ii. accurately interpret data and describe results
iii. state the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of a scientific investigation
iv. state the validity of the method based on the outcome of a scientific investigation
v. state improvements or extensions to the method that would benefit the scientific investigation.
The student is able to:
i. correctly collect, organize and present data in numerical and/or visual forms
5 ii. accurately interpret data and describe results using scientific reasoning
iii. outline the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of a scientific investigation
iv. outline the validity of the method based on the outcome of a scientific investigation
v. outline improvements or extensions to the method that would benefit the scientific investigation.
6-7 The student is able to:
 i. correctly collect, organize, transform and present data in numerical and/ or visual forms
ii. accurately interpret data and describe results using correct scientific reasoning
iii. discuss the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of a scientific investigation
iv. discuss the validity of the method based on the outcome of a scientific investigation
v. describe improvements or extensions to the method that would benefit the scientific investigation.

CRITERION D: REFLECTING ON THE IMPACTS OF SCIENCE:

Achievement level Description

The student is able to:
i. state the ways in which science is used to address a specific problem or issue
1-3 ii. state the implications of the use of science to solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor
iii. apply scientific language to communicate understanding but does so with limited success
iv. document sources, with limited success.
The student is able to:
i. outline the ways in which science is used to address a specific problem or issue
4 ii. outline the implications of using science to solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor
iii. sometimes apply scientific language to communicate understanding
iv. sometimes document sources correctly.
The student is able to:
i. summarize the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or issue
5 ii. describe the implications of using science and its application to solve a specific problem or issue,
interacting with a factor
iii. usually apply scientific language to communicate understanding clearly and precisely
iv. usually document sources correctly.
The student is able to:
i. describe the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or issue
6-7 ii. discuss and analyse the implications of using science and its application to solve a specific problem or
issue, interacting with a factor
iii. consistently apply scientific language to communicate understanding clearly and precisely
iv. document sources completely.
REFERENCES:
IBO. SCIENCES GUIDE. Evaluation Criteria year 5. January 2015.

ACID BASE TITRATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF A NEUTRALIZATION REACTION

Objective:
 Prepare hydrochloric acid (HCl) and base, sodium hydroxide (NaOH), solutions in a specific molar concentration.
 Perform an acid-base titration using phenolphthalein as an indicator, identifying the equivalence and end point.

Research question:
What will happen to the hydrochloric acid when we add the sodium hydroxide?

Hypothesis:

The solution can change its color, can make effervescence or can change its texture, it will change its chemical and physical
characteristics until it reaches the end point.

Background information. Research all the information regarding the titration method and acid-base reactions. Include as many pages
as required.

A titration is a process in which a measured volume of a solution is added to a reaction mixture until some observable property has
changed.  It is a common technique used for measuring amounts of acids and bases, and is then called an acid-base titration.
Titrations are done using a burette, which is a long, calibrated glass tube, with some type of valve.  After cleaning, the burette is filled
with a solution – either an acid or a base.  Then, the stopper is opened, allowing the valve and the dropper tip to fill with the liquid.  It is
crucial to make sure that there are no air bubbles in the valve, or its tip.

It is used to identify the concentration of an unknown solution. Typically, the titrant (the solution of known concentration) is added
through a burette to a known volume of the analyte (the solution of unknown concentration) until the reaction is complete. Knowing the
volume of titrant added allows us to determine the concentration of the unknown analyte. Often, an indicator is used to signal the end of
the reaction, the endpoint. Titrant and analyte is a pair of acid and base. Acid-base titrations are monitored by the change of pH as
titration progresses.

Materials and methods:

1. Draw the montage of the laboratory labelling all the materials you are going to use:

2. List the substances to be used and research the security files of each one: Attached more rows if required
Acid: HNO3 Severe damage eye, category 1. Corrosive to metals, category 1. Skin corrosion, category 1B
Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, category 3.

Base: Sodium Very hazardous in case of skin and eye contact, of ingestion, of inhalation. Mutagenic effects.
hydroxide

Indicator: H351 - Suspected of causing cancer. P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not
Phenolphthalein handle
until all safety precautions have been read and understood P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective
clothing, eye protection, face protection P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical
advice/attention P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state
and federal regulations
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3. Describe the method you are going to perform in a paragraph

First set up your titration equipment. Attach the clamp to the stand and clamp the burette in place, leaving room for the flask
underneath.
Measure out 50mL of hydrochloric acid and pour it into the flask using the funnel. Record this volume in your notebook. Measure
50mL
of base into one of the 250mL beakers. Add 5mL of base to the burette, being careful to coat all the sides, and run it through to rinse
the burette. Repeat this step. Fill the burette with 50mL of base and let two drops flow through to clear any air bubbles into the
beaker.
Put 2-3 drops of phenolphthalein in the flask. Replace the beaker with the flask underneath the burette. Carefully add one drop of
base
at a time to the flask. Phenolphthalein is clear when the pH is acidic and turns pink if the pH is basic. Continue to add one drop at a
time until the first moment the acid turns a very light pink. This is the equilibrium point where the amount of acid is equal to the
amount
of base present.

Results:
1. Preparation of solutions: show your calculations to prepare the solutions:

Acid: Base:
Volume added (ml) pH Discussion of results:
1. Analyse and describe the obtained results

2. Which is the equivalence point in your titration? Explain.

3. Which is the end point in your titration? Explain.

4. Why it is important the use of an acid base indicator? Explain.

5. Construct your titration curve using the collected data: plot pH vs Volume
added. Must be presented in a piece of graph paper.
Conclusions. Include the comparison and contrast of the results and theory. Suggest some improvement for future titrations, mention
and analyze error sources you may have. Explain in detail if you research question was accomplished.

References or bibliography:
Include all the researched sources, using APA style 6th edition

https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/chemical-processes/titrations-and-solubility-equilibria/a/acid-base-titration-curves
http://study.com/academy/lesson/acid-base-titration-lab.html
http://www.chemicalforums.com/index.php?topic=40234.0
http://www.digipac.ca/chemical/mtom/contents/chapter4/titration.htm