DATA AND RESULTS

I. pH measurement of common acids, bases and salts

Solution pH value Classification
0.1M HCl
0.1M H2CO3
0.1M H3PO4
0.1M NH4OH
0.1M NaOH
0.1M NaCl
0.1M Na2CO3
0.1M (NH4)2SO4
0.1M NaC2H3O2

II. pH measurement of common household chemicals

Solution pH value Classification
Aspirin tablet in solution
Baking soda
Vinegar
Milk of magnesia
Infant’s urine
Adult’s urine
Albumin
Liquid detergent

III. Buffer Action

HCl added NaOH added
pH of buffer solution
pH after 1 drop
After 2 drops
After 3 drops
After 4 drops
After 5 drops
pH of distilled water
pH after 1 drop
After 2 drops
After 3 drops
After 4 drops
After 5 drops
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IV. DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
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V. CONCLUSION
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QUESTIONS TO ANSWER:

1. How do you account for the difference in pH of a 0.1M HCl solution as compared to a 0.1M acetic acid
solution?
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2. Why is the pH of the 0.1M acetic acid-sodium acetate buffer solution different from that of 0.1M acetic
acid?
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3. How does the pH of a buffered solution change upon the addition of acid or base compared to an
unbuffered solution?
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4. What is the significance of buffering action in biological systems?

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