Questions and Answers
Why is the mass of each vinegar sample measured rather than the volume in determining the percent acetic acid in vinegar?
The mass of the vinegar sample is recorded rather than volume because acetic acid is only described as 5% of the vinegar sample, allowing calculation in grams.
What additional piece of data would be needed if the vinegar were measured volumetrically with a pipet?
The density of the vinegar would be needed to complete the calculations.
Does the technique error of not waiting 10-15 seconds before recording the initial volume of the buret result in an increase, a decrease, or have no effect on the reported percent acetic acid in the vinegar?
It results in an increase in the reported percent acetic acid.
What is the effect of overshooting the endpoint of the titration on the reported percent acetic acid in the vinegar?
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Study Notes
Vinegar Analysis: Key Points
- Percent acetic acid in vinegar is calculated using mass rather than volume since acetic acid comprises only a proportion (5%) of the entire sample, necessitating mass calculations.
- Volumetric measurement through a pipet requires additional data; specifically, the density of the vinegar is needed to accurately convert grams to milliliters.
- Failing to wait 10-15 seconds after filling a buret with NaOH before recording the initial volume results in an increased reported percent acetic acid because it leads to inaccurate measurement of NaOH consumed.
- Overshooting the endpoint in a titration leads to an inflated percent acetic acid in vinegar, as excess base requires a corresponding increase in acidic content to neutralize it, skewing results.
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