(U3) Practicals

Question 1

Give the colour changes for Phenolphthalein and Methyl Orange

Answer 1

1. phenolphthalein :

• colourless in acid.
• pink in alkali solutions.
• colourless in neutral solutions

2. methyl orange :

• red in acid.
• yellow in alkali solutions.
• orange in neutral solutions

Question 2

During any titrations, how do you ensure all chemicals are transferred between apparatus?

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Answer 2

• Rinse apparatus with deionised water in a wash bottle
• transfer washings into the volumetric flask