4. EMPOWER
The objectives of this experiment are
manifold:
1)To construct acid-base titration curves in a very
similar way to that offered by automatic titrators.
2)To learn some of the principles associated with
acid-base titration curves by using DrDAQ as an
educational tool.
3)To use the generated titration curves to
determine the concentration of some analytes in
common samples such: as acetic acid in
vinegar, and sodium bicarbonate in baking
powder.
5. Equipment required
DrDAQ
Glass combination pH electrode.
One beaker (125 ml).
Magnetic stirrer-magnet bar
Air pump (JUN ACO 9903) (can demonstrate the validity of
the experiment) for higher accuracy and reliability a peristaltic
or syringe pump is preferred.
Tygon Tubing.
1 l glass bottle with tight lid.
0.1 mol/l HCl. 0.1 mol/l NaOH.
0.1 mol/l Na2CO3.
Vinegar.
Graduated cylinder, 25 ml.
5 ml graduated pipette.
25 ml pipette.
6. THE PROCEDURE
Part 1: determination of unknown HCl
concentration (standardization of HCl)
Part 2: determination of the concentration of
sodium hydroxide solution
Part 3: determination of the content of sodium
bicarbonate commercial baking powder
Part 4: determination of acetic acid content in
vinegar
Part 5: comparison between the titration of
acetic acid and HCl with NaOH:
12. IS THE PH VALUE FOR EVERY FOODS IS SAME?
To guard against acid loads from food
consumption and tissue metabolism, we
have 3 main regulatory systems:
Buffer systems that work in cellular fluid and
the bloodstream to keep pH constant
The respiratory centre (aka the lungs and
oxygen or carbon-dioxide carrying structures)
Kidney regulation
15. IF PH LEVELS AREN’T BALANCED,
this can mean negative health outcomes that
include:
Decreased growth factors
Growth hormone resistance
Mild hypothyroidism
Loss of muscle mass
Enzymatic changes in cells
Altered regulation of metabolites and minerals
Decreased uptake and release of oxygen