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Titration experiments don't have to give your high schoolers a stomachache. Study the ways to titrate an acide with a base in an engaging science experiment, which involves creating solutions and performing titrations. Pupils prepare a solution from a solid substance and also prepare a solution by diluting a concentrated liquid substance.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a cross-curricular project with a health class in a unit about the digestive system
- Have learners analyze advertisements of various antacid tablets and compare the claims to their experimental findings
- Assign different brands of antacids to various groups in the classroom to compare results
Classroom Considerations
- Hydrochloric acid is corrosive, so take special care in handling
- Sodium hydroxide is caustic, so avoid direct contact with skin
- Always add acid to water so splattering is less likely to occur
- Ensure groups dissolve substances carefully, due to heat generation of certain materials
Pros
- Experiment is divided into two parts to allow for variances if needed
- Application of this experiment will engage learners of multiple learning styles
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