ROMBLON STATE UNIVERSITY

Cajidiocan Campus
Cajidiocan, Romblon

DIRECTIONS: Provide your concise explanations and discussions for the following
results of your experiments below. Ensure that safety precautions are taken, especially
when handling household chemicals, and that appropriate disposal methods are
followed.

EXPERIMENT 7: Chemical Equilibria

Experiment: Le Chatelier's Principle with Common Household Chemicals

Materials:
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Vinegar (acetic acid)
Balloon
Plastic bottle

Procedure:
1. Place a small amount of baking soda in the plastic bottle.
2. Pour vinegar into the bottle.
3. Quickly stretch the balloon over the mouth of the bottle.
4. Observe the reaction and the inflation of the balloon.
5. Discuss the shift in equilibrium and relate it to Le Chatelier's Principle.

EXPERIMENT 8: Acid-Base Titration

Experiment: Citrus Fruit Juice Titration

Materials:
Citrus fruit juice (lemon, calamansi, orange)
Baking soda
Water
Syringe or dropper (for measuring)

Procedure:
1. Mix citrus fruit juice with water to dilute it.
2. Using a syringe or dropper, add a small amount of baking soda to the diluted
citrus juice.

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3. Stir the mixture and continue adding baking soda until there is no further
reaction (no more fizzing).
4. Note the volume of baking soda solution added and calculate the titration
endpoint.
5. Discuss the concept of titration and acid-base reactions.

EXPERIMENT 9: pH

Experiment: Turmeric pH Indicator

Materials:
Turmeric powder
Water
Clear liquid soap or rubbing alcohol
Various household substances (e.g., vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, orange juice,
milk)
Small containers or cups
Stirring utensil (spoon or stir stick)

Procedure:
1. Prepare Turmeric Indicator:
• Mix turmeric powder with water to create a turmeric solution. Stir well until
the turmeric is fully dissolved.
• Adjust the concentration to make a yellow-colored solution.
2. Test Substances:
• Pour a small amount of the turmeric solution into separate containers or
cups for each substance you want to test.
3. Test pH:
• Dip a stirring utensil into the turmeric solution and then into the
substance you want to test.
• Observe any color change in the turmeric solution.
4. Interpretation:
• Note the color change in the turmeric solution after it comes into contact
with each substance.
• Compare the color changes to determine the relative acidity or alkalinity
of the substances.

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EXPERIMENT 10: Determination of Solubility Product Constant of Calcium Chromate

Modified Experiment: Solubility of Eggshell in Different Solutions

Materials:
Crushed eggshells (calcium carbonate)
Vinegar (acetic acid)
Water
Containers for mixing
Stirring rod

Procedure:
1. Crush eggshells into small pieces to increase their surface area.
2. Place a small amount of crushed eggshells into separate containers.
3. Add vinegar to one container and water to another. Leave a third container with
only crushed eggshells as a control.
4. Stir each mixture and observe any changes, such as the bubbling or fizzing that
occurs when calcium carbonate reacts with acetic acid (vinegar).
5. Allow the mixtures to stand for some time, periodically stirring.
6. Observe and compare the solubility of eggshells in vinegar (acidic solution)
and water (neutral solution).
7. Document any changes in the appearance of the eggshells, such as dissolving
or the formation of a residue.

Discussion:
1. Discuss the chemical reaction between calcium carbonate (in the eggshells)
and acetic acid (in vinegar).
2. Relate the observations to the concept of solubility and the equilibrium involved
in the dissolution of calcium carbonate.
3. If possible, calculate a simple solubility product expression based on the
concentrations of ions in the solution.

EXPERIMENT 11: Reactions in Aqueous Solutions

Experiment: Testing for Precipitation Reactions

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Materials:
Vinegar (acetic acid)
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Table salt (sodium chloride)
Clear plastic or glass containers (e.g., cups or small jars)
Stirring utensil (e.g., plastic spoon or stick)
Water
Access to a source of natural light or a flashlight
Notebook and pen for recording observations

Procedure:
1. Prepare Solutions:
• In separate containers, dissolve a small amount of each substance in
water to make three solutions:
o Solution A: Vinegar (acetic acid)
o Solution B: Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in water
o Solution C: Table salt (sodium chloride) in water
2. Observe Initial Conditions:
• Take note of the appearance of each solution. Record whether they are
clear or cloudy.
3. Mix Solutions:
• Combine Solution A and Solution B in one container and stir well.
• Combine Solution A and Solution C in another container and stir well.
4. Observe Reactions:
• Watch for any changes in the appearance of the solutions. Look for the
formation of a solid (precipitate) or any noticeable change in color.
5. Record Observations:
• Record your observations in a notebook. Note the changes you observe,
if any.
6. Shine Light Through Solutions:
• If possible, shine a light (natural or flashlight) through the containers to
observe any changes in transparency.

EXPERIMENT 12: Test for Cations and Anions

Experiment: Flame Test for Metal Cations

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Materials:
Metal salts (table salt, borax, baking soda)
Heat source (candle or Bunsen burner)
Wire loop or a piece of wire

Procedure:
1. Dip the wire loop into a metal salt.
2. Hold the wire loop in the flame and observe the color of the flame.
3. Repeat the process for different metal salts.
4. Identify the cation based on the flame color.

EXPERIMENT 13: Buffers

Experiment: Household Buffer System

Materials:
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Vinegar (acetic acid)
pH test strips or cabbage juice indicator

Procedure:
1. Create a solution of baking soda by dissolving it in water.
2. Create a solution of vinegar.
3. Test the pH of each solution using pH test strips or cabbage juice indicator.
4. Mix the solutions in different proportions and test the pH of the resulting
mixtures.
5. Discuss how the solutions act as buffers, resisting changes in pH.

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