Lesson objectives (Determining the hardness of river water by EDTA titration)

Lesson objectives

By the end of the lesson, you will be able to:

  • Understand the general principles of a titration and the chemistry involved in a complexometric titration.
  • Appreciate how to handle liquids in the laboratory.
  • Determine the hardness of river water samples by carrying out titrations.

The following practical and experimental skills will be developed:

  • Taking measurements of volume
  • Recording data
  • Carrying out titration calculations
  • Interpreting results.

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