Reflection
In this lab, we slowly combined aqueous Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) with 2 acidic solutions. The concentration of one acidic solution was known while the other solution's concentration was unknown. We used an acid-base indicator that turns bright pink in solutions with a neutral to basic pH to signal the end of the reaction. This work sample demonstrates my Self-Directional Skills. We had to consistently monitor the titrated solution to ensure it wasn't too basic, which would be indicated by a very neon pink. A "perfect" titration would result in a very pale pink solution. Luckily, the professor was lenient about the color of the titrated solution, otherwise, we would have had to restart the experiment. I chose this work sample as I was excited to do the experiment. I saw videos of it being done online and I wanted to try it myself and get a perfect titration. Through this experiment, I was able to get hands-on experience with acid-base neutralization reactions. If I could redo the experiment, I would be more patient and add the NaOH drop-by-drop to ensure an almost "perfect" titration.
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