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Acetic Acid in Vinegar Project

This project aims to determine the percentage of acetic acid in vinegar using a titration method with sodium hydroxide. The procedure involves measuring the volume of NaOH required to neutralize the acetic acid in the vinegar, which is indicated by a color change with phenolphthalein. The final result provides the calculated percentage of acetic acid in the vinegar sample.

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Acetic Acid in Vinegar Project

This project aims to determine the percentage of acetic acid in vinegar using a titration method with sodium hydroxide. The procedure involves measuring the volume of NaOH required to neutralize the acetic acid in the vinegar, which is indicated by a color change with phenolphthalein. The final result provides the calculated percentage of acetic acid in the vinegar sample.

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Class 12 Chemistry Project

Topic: Determining Amount of Acetic Acid in Vinegar

Introduction:

Vinegar is a dilute solution of acetic acid in water. It is widely used in cooking, food preservation,

and cleaning due to its acidic properties. In this project, we aim to determine the amount of acetic

acid present in vinegar by titration method.

Objective:

To determine the percentage of acetic acid in vinegar using a titration method.

Theory:

Vinegar is an aqueous solution containing acetic acid (CH3COOH). The reaction between acetic

acid and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a neutralization reaction:

CH3COOH + NaOH -> CH3COONa + H2O

By titrating vinegar with a standard NaOH solution, the concentration of acetic acid can be

determined.

Materials Required:

- Vinegar sample

- Sodium hydroxide solution (standardized)

- Phenolphthalein indicator

- Burette

- Pipette

- Conical flask
- Distilled water

- Clamp stand

Procedure:

1. Rinse the burette with the sodium hydroxide solution and fill it. Note the initial reading.

2. Pipette 10 mL of the vinegar sample into a conical flask and add 2-3 drops of phenolphthalein

indicator.

3. Titrate the vinegar solution with NaOH by adding it dropwise from the burette, swirling the flask

continuously.

4. Stop adding NaOH when a faint pink color persists for 30 seconds. Note the final burette reading.

5. Repeat the titration 2-3 times for accuracy.

Observations:

Record the initial and final burette readings and calculate the volume of NaOH used for each trial.

Calculations:

The amount of acetic acid can be calculated using the formula:

Moles of NaOH = Molarity × Volume (in liters)

Moles of CH3COOH = Moles of NaOH (1:1 molar ratio)

Mass of CH3COOH = Moles × Molar mass (60 g/mol)

Percentage of acetic acid = (Mass of CH3COOH / Volume of vinegar) × 100

Result:

The percentage of acetic acid in the given vinegar sample is calculated and found to be

approximately XX%.

Precautions:
- Ensure all apparatus are clean and dry before use.

- Perform titration slowly and carefully to avoid overshooting the endpoint.

- Record readings accurately.

- Use distilled water for rinsing and dilution.

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