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1. EXPERIMENT

To determine the total hardness of the given hard water sample by EDTA method. You are provided
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4. OUTLINE OF THE PROCEDURE

(a) Standardization of EDTA Solution:

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Table 1: Standardization of EDTA

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Table 2: Determination of Total Hardness

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Date of Performance: Registration Number:

Aim:

Observation:

Table 1: Standardization of EDTA

Burette Readings
(A) Volume of EDTA
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Initial (R1) Final (R2)

Table 2: Determination of Total Hardness

Burette Readings
(B) Volume of EDTA
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