The solubility of aspirin | 16–18 years

Aspirin dissolving image

This activity is a useful vehicle for reinforcing ideas relating to strong and weak acids, basicity and elementary chemical calculations. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

In this activity, learners will find the solubility of aspirin by titrating a saturated solution of it with aqueous sodium hydroxide.

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