Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 2K views

    Project Citric Acid

    Uploaded by

    ajai sankar
    This document describes an experiment to determine the concentration of citric acid in different fruit juices using volumetric analysis with a sodium hydroxide solution. Citric acid is a weak organic acid that occurs naturally in citrus fruits and gives sour taste. The purpose is to compare citric acid levels and determine which fruit juice is more acidic. The experiment involves titrating fruit juice samples with a NaOH solution of known concentration until the reaction is complete, as indicated by a color change in the phenolphthalein indicator. This allows calculating the citric acid concentration in each juice.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Project Citric Acid

    Uploaded by

    ajai sankar
    2K views3 pages
    This document describes an experiment to determine the concentration of citric acid in different fruit juices using volumetric analysis with a sodium hydroxide solution. Citric acid is a weak organic acid that occurs naturally in citrus fruits and gives sour taste. The purpose is to compare citric acid levels and determine which fruit juice is more acidic. The experiment involves titrating fruit juice samples with a NaOH solution of known concentration until the reaction is complete, as indicated by a color change in the phenolphthalein indicator. This allows calculating the citric acid concentration in each juice.

    Original Description:

    comparison of citric acid concentration in fruit juices

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    This document describes an experiment to determine the concentration of citric acid in different fruit juices using volumetric analysis with a sodium hydroxide solution. Citric acid is a weak organic acid that occurs naturally in citrus fruits and gives sour taste. The purpose is to compare citric acid levels and determine which fruit juice is more acidic. The experiment involves titrating fruit juice samples with a NaOH solution of known concentration until the reaction is complete, as indicated by a color change in the phenolphthalein indicator. This allows calculating the citric acid concentration in each juice.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    2K views3 pages

    Project Citric Acid

    Uploaded by

    ajai sankar
    This document describes an experiment to determine the concentration of citric acid in different fruit juices using volumetric analysis with a sodium hydroxide solution. Citric acid is a weak organic acid that occurs naturally in citrus fruits and gives sour taste. The purpose is to compare citric acid levels and determine which fruit juice is more acidic. The experiment involves titrating fruit juice samples with a NaOH solution of known concentration until the reaction is complete, as indicated by a color change in the phenolphthalein indicator. This allows calculating the citric acid concentration in each juice.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    of 3
    At a glance
    Powered by AI
    The key takeaways are that citric acid is commonly found in citrus fruits and used as an additive in drinks to enhance flavor. It is being quantified in various fruit juices using volumetric analysis.

    The purpose of this experiment is to determine the concentration of citric acid in different fruit juices using a standardized NaOH solution and to determine which fruit juice is more acidic.

    Volumetric analysis theory is used in this experiment. It involves adding a solution of known concentration (NaOH solution) to another solution of unknown concentration (fruit juice) until the reaction is complete, as indicated by a color change in the indicator (phenolphthalein).

    AIM

    Comparison of citric acid concentrations in different fruit juices

    INTRODUCTION
    Citric acid is a weak organic acid with the formula C6H8O7.It occurs naturally in
    citrus fruits. Sour taste of many fruit juices is due to the presence of different
    acids. Citric acid is one among them. It is highly soluble and easily manufactured.
    Although it is naturally occurring, it is used as an additive to many drinks to
    enhance flavors and increases stability in soft drinks and syrups. According to
    some scientific sources many ready to drink fruit juices contain around 16g/L of
    total citric acid while juices from actual fruits contain less, around 9g/L

    PURPOSE OF THIS EXPIREMENT


     To determine the concentration of citric acid in fruit juices using
    standardized NaOH solution
     To determine which fruit juice is more acidic

    METHOD USED
    Volumetric analysis

    THEORY
    Volumetric analysis is a quantitative analysis of different components of a
    reaction. In this process a solution of accurately known concentration [in this
    experiment NaOH solution] is added gradually to another solution of unknown
    concentration [in this experiment fruit juice] until the chemical reaction between
    the two solutions is complete as shown the indicator. Phenolphthalein was used
    as the indicator in this experiment. The solution of known quantity is known as
    primary or standard solution and the other unknown quantity is known as
    secondary solution. Below is the chemical equation in the determination of citric
    acid concentration.
    C3H5O(COOH)3 + 3NaOH C3H5O(COONa)3 + 3H2O

    Citric acid is capable of donating 3 protons when dissolved in water acid. Salt and
    water are formed by the neutralization of base added to it.

    CITRIC ACID:- PROS


    Citric acid is often used for proper mineral supplementation of food as an acidity
    regulator and as a flavoring reagent.

     Boosts renal health


    Citric acid ensures proper functioning of kidneys and prevents kidney stones. Its
    alkalizing properties and ability to bind to calcium are useful in treating other
    kidney diseases.

     Improve mineral absorption


    Experts say that citric acid mixes with minerals easily facilitating their absorption
    faster.

     Revitalizing the skin


    Citric acid is a common ingredient in face packs and skin products. It helps in the
    regeneration of skin tissues slowing down the ageing process.

     Soothing sore throats


    Citric acid can reduce inflammation caused by tonsillitis. Gargling with a
    combination of citric acid and water clears throat infection.

    CITRIC ACID:- CONS


    Despite many health benefits, citric acid supplementation can cause many side
    effects.

     Stomach upset
     Dizziness
     Loss of blood pressure
     Weak hair etc….

    MATERIALS USED
    1) REAGENTS
     10 ml of each fruit juice
     1 ml phenolphthalein
     1L distilled water
     1g potassium acid phosphate
     2g NaOH pellets

    2) APPARATUS
     250ml Beaker [2]
     100ml Graduated cylinder [1]
     Top loading balance [1]
     50ml burette [2]
     Wash bottles [2]
     10ml pipette [1]
     Stir rod [1]
     Iron stand [1]
     Burette holder [1]
     100ml Volumetric flask [2]

    You might also like

    pFad - Phonifier reborn

    Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

    Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


    Alternative Proxies:

    Alternative Proxy

    pFad Proxy

    pFad v3 Proxy

    pFad v4 Proxy