Sodium Bicarbonate Lab Report

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"The effects of calcium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, phenol red solution, and distilled water when mixed in different combinations."

Introduction

Calcium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, phenol red solution, and distilled water will be used in different combinations to produce different reactions.

Which combination is required for each reaction viewed when calcium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and phenol red solution were all mixed? Different combinations of materials were carried out in a plastic bag, an independent variable, at room temperature, another independent variable. The independent variables included the
amount of each substance that was used and the substances which were decided to combine. The dependent variables included
Each cup was filled with the appropriate amount of each slid: one spoonful of calcium chloride and one-half spoonful of sodium bicarbonate. The two plastic spoons were obtained, labeled “calcium chloride” and “sodium bicarbonate,” and stored in the appropriate cups when not in use. 5mL of phenol red solution were used from a graduated cylinder. Next, the appearances of calcium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and phenol red solution were observed and described. Then, the chemicals were placed in separate locations in the bag, the air was let out, the bag was closed, and the contents were mixed thoroughly. The changes were carefully observed and the observations were recorded. The contents of the bag were then rinsed with running water, the bag was disposed of in the trash, and the other materials used were rinsed and dried. On Day Two, the same materials were gathered once again and measured the same. However, different combinations of the chemicals were used in a series of experiments and recorded in a data table in order to find out which combinations caused which reactions. Day One cleanup procedures were also followed after all of the Day Two experiments were carried

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