Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support the IB* topic.
Standardizing a Solution of Sodium Hydroxide
Experiment #6 from Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Prepare an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide to a target molar concentration.
- Determine the concentration of your NaOH solution by titrating it with a solution of potassium hydrogen phthalate, abbreviated KHP, with an exact molar concentration.
Acid-Base Titration
Experiment #7 from Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Accurately conduct acid-base titrations.
- Determine the equivalence point of a strong acid-strong base titration.
- Determine the equivalence point of a weak acid-strong base titration.
- Calculate the molar concentrations of two acid solutions.
Titration Curves of Strong and Weak Acids and Bases
Experiment #23 from Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Observe differences in shapes of titration curves when various strengths of acids and bases are combined.
- Learn about the function and selection of appropriate acid-base indicators.
- Learn how to interpret the shape of a titration curve.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Section
- Additional Higher Level (AHL)
- Topic
- 18. Acids and Bases
* The IB Diploma Program is an official program of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) which authorizes schools to offer it. The material available here has been developed independently of the IBO and is not endorsed by it.