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    This document outlines a procedure for estimating the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide (DCO2) in water samples through titration with sodium bicarbonate and phenolphthalein indicator. Water samples from different sources like a pond, stream, and tap are tested in triplicate and the volume of titrant used is recorded to calculate the DCO2 concentration in mg/L. The results are discussed and it is explained that pond water has the highest DCO2 followed by tap water and stream water has the lowest level.

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    This document outlines a procedure for estimating the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide (DCO2) in water samples through titration with sodium bicarbonate and phenolphthalein indicator. Water samples from different sources like a pond, stream, and tap are tested in triplicate and the volume of titrant used is recorded to calculate the DCO2 concentration in mg/L. The results are discussed and it is explained that pond water has the highest DCO2 followed by tap water and stream water has the lowest level.

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    This document outlines a procedure for estimating the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide (DCO2) in water samples through titration with sodium bicarbonate and phenolphthalein indicator. Water samples from different sources like a pond, stream, and tap are tested in triplicate and the volume of titrant used is recorded to calculate the DCO2 concentration in mg/L. The results are discussed and it is explained that pond water has the highest DCO2 followed by tap water and stream water has the lowest level.

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    AIM: ESTIMATION OF DISSOLVED CARBON DIOXIDE (DCO 2 ) IN THE WATER


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    AIM: ESTIMATION OF DISSOLVED CARBON DIOXIDE (DCO2) IN THE WATER SAMPLES

    INTRODUCTION:
    Dissolved carbon dioxide (DCO2) is the amount of carbon dioxide that is present
    in water. Water bodies receive carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and from the respiratory activity
    of aquatic organisms. It is also released by the process of decomposition in the aquatic ecosystem. A
    small fraction of the CO2 that dissolves in water reacts rapidly to form carbonic acid. This, in turn,
    partially dissociates to form hydrogen, bicarbonate and carbonate ions. CO2 will continue
    to dissolve until equilibrium is reached.

    PRINCIPLE:
    The carbon dioxide (CO2) that is dissolved in water when titrated against sodium bicarbonate forms
    carbonic acid. The formation of which is indicated by phenolphthalein indicator. CO2 undergoes
    chemical reactions as follows:
    CO2 CO2 (aq)

    CO2 + H2O H2 CO3

    H2 CO3 H+ + HCO-3

    HCO-3 CO-3 + H+

    CO2 + OH HCO-3

    H2O H+ + OH-

    REQUIREMENTS:
    0.045 N Na2CO2, Phenolpthalein indicator, glasswares, water samples, etc.

    PROCEDURE:-

    1. 50 ml of water sample was taken in a conical flask.

    2. 2 – 3 drops of phenolphthalein indicator was added. If the water colour turns pink, it indicates that
    CO2 is absent, but if it is colourless, it means that CO 2 is present.

    3. The water sample was titrated against 0.045 N Na 2CO2 until a light pink colour developed. Then
    volume of titrant used for titration was noted.

    4. Titration process was repeated for another two times.


    Fig. A: 50 ml water sample transferred in a conical flask; B: 2 – 3 drops of Phenolpthalein
    indicator was added; C: Titration against 0.045 N Na2 CO2; D: Titration was stopped when
    colourless water sample turns pink.

    Observations:
    The readings of tritant volume for each water sample were recorded as follows:

    Table 1: Observation table for water sample A (Pond water).


    No. of Initial reading (in ml) Final reading (in ml) Volume of titrant
    observations
    1.
    2.
    3.

    Table 2: Observation table for water sample B (Stream water).


    No. of Initial reading (in ml) Final reading (in ml) Volume of titrant
    observations
    1.
    2.
    3.

    Table 3: Observation table for water sample C (Tap water).


    No. of Initial reading (in ml) Final reading (in ml) Volume of titrant
    observations
    1.
    2.
    3.
    Calculations:-

    DCO2 = _____Volume of titrant used ______ X 1000


    Volume of sample taken for titration

    = mg/l

    RESULT:
    Report the value to the nearest of first decimal i.e. 0.1 mg/l

    DISCUSSION:
    Discuss your results, why DCO2 is highest in pond water followed by that of tap water and lowest in
    stream water.

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