M3 LAB REPORT : CHAPTER IV – CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The experiment aimed to determine the accurate normality of sodium

hydroxide (NaOH) solution and hydrochloric acid (HCl) through titration using
potassium acid phthalate (KHP) as the primary standard. The procedure involved
the addition of a known amount of KHP into a flask and the titration of NaOH until
the solution turned a faint pink color, indicating the endpoint of the reaction.
Based on the results obtained, it was concluded that the accurate
normality of NaOH is 1.1283 while HCl has a normality of 1.0217. These results were
obtained by following the standard procedures for conducting titrations and
ensuring accurate measurement of the reagents used.
The experiment demonstrated the importance of standardization in
determining the concentration of unknown solutions. The use of KHP as a primary
standard is widely accepted due to its high purity and stability in solution. The
endpoint of the reaction was determined by the change in color of the solution,
indicating the completion of the reaction. This method of titration is widely used
in analytical chemistry and provides a reliable method for determining the
concentration of solutions.
It is recommended that the experiment be repeated more than once to
obtain precise results. Careful observance and proper technique are essential in
conducting accurate titrations. The use of proper lab equipment and techniques,
such as the use of burettes and standardized solutions, should be employed to
ensure accurate measurements and minimize errors. The percentage error in
computing the results should also be minimized by ensuring that all measurements
are as accurate as possible.