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A volume of 25.0$cm^3$ of vinegar was diluted with distilled water and made up to a volume of 250.0$cm^3$ in a volumetric flask. A burette was filled with the diluted solution.
25.0$cm^3$ of potassium hydroxide solution was added to a conical flask and three drops of phenolphthalein indicator added.
1.Ethanoic acid is considered a weak acid. Define the term ‘weak acid’.
2.The results of the titration are shown in the table below:
Trial | Volume of Titre$(cm^3)$ |
1 | 21.0 |
2 | 21.2 |
3 | 20.8 |
1.Using section 22 (Section 18- 2025 Syllabus) of the IB data booklet, identify the color at the endpoint.
2.Calculate the concentration of dilute ethanoic acid.
$\times10^{-4}mol\:dm^{-3}$
3.Calculate the concentration of ethanoic acid in vinegar.
$\times10^{-3}mol\:dm^{-3}$
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