Mole Lab Pt. 2

In the Mole Lab, we were to combine two reactants to create a product. We combined the classic Vinegar and Baking Soda. According to Mr. Fozi, the reactants create Carbon Dioxide + Water + Sodium Acetate, or:

CH3COOH + NaHCO3 —> CO2 + H2O = NaCH3COO

When the two reactants were combined, it created a “volcano effect”, per Mr. Fozi. It foamed, fizzed, expanded, and released Carbon Dioxide (CO2), overflowing the cup.

DATA

Amount of Baking Soda = 9.222g

Amount of Vinegar = 54.598g

Total (before) = 63.8209g

Total (after mixture) = 61.82901g

CO2 = 1.992g

Mole of Baking Soda = 0.109

Mole of CO2 = 0.045

Mass of Baking Soda/ Mass of CO2

Predicted slope = 1

Actual slope = .45

Mole of Baking Soda/ Mole of CO2

Predicted Slope = 1

Actual Slope = 0.33