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    Edexcel Chemistry GCSE

    CP 2: Investigate the change in pH on


    adding powdered calcium hydroxide or
    calcium oxide to a fixed volume of dilute
    hydrochloric acid
    Notes

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    Investigating pH (neutralisation)

    Aim
    Investigate the change in pH on adding powdered calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide to a fixed
    volume of dilute hydrochloric acid.

    Equipment list
    ​
    ● 25 cm​3 measuring cylinder or volumetric pipette and pipette filler
    ● Beaker
    ● Glass rod
    ● Universal indicator or pH probe
    ● Spatula

    Chemicals required
    ● Hydrochloric acid
    ● Powdered calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide

    Method
    1. Using the measuring cylinder or volumetric pipette, add 25 cm​3​ of dilute hydrochloric acid to
    a beaker.
    2. Add a few drops of universal indicator. Compare the initial colour of the solution to a pH
    colour chart and record the pH. Alternatively, a pH probe can be used.
    3. Add calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (one level spatula at a time) to the beaker, stirring
    and recording the pH between additions.
    4. Stop adding calcium hydroxide/calcium oxide when the pH remains constant.

    Key points
    ● The equations for the reactions, depending on which base is used, are:
    CaO + 2HCl → CaCl​2​ +H​2​O
    Ca(OH)​2​ + 2HCl → CaCl​2​ + 2H​2​O
    ● A volumetric pipette offers greater accuracy than a measuring cylinder when measuring the
    volume of hydrochloric acid.
    ● Stirring the solution before taking a pH reading ensures the reaction is complete and that
    the pH is consistent throughout the mixture.
    ● Using a pH probe instead of universal indicator offers greater accuracy.

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    Diagram

    Hans Kirkendoll ​ ​CC0 1.0

    Safety Precautions
    ● Safety glasses must be worn.
    ● Hydrochloric acid is corrosive in high concentrations. Wash hands immediately after any
    contact with the skin.
    ● Calcium hydroxide may cause skin and eye irritation so wear gloves and safety goggles.
    Wash hands immediately after any contact with the skin.
    ● Clear up any spillages or broken glassware immediately.

    Analysis of results
    The starting pH and final pH can be recorded to investigate the effect of adding calcium
    hydroxide/calcium oxide to hydrochloric acid.

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