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Diprotic Acid Lab and Easy Data

Activity Overview

Maleic Acid gives an excellent diprotic acid titration curve showing both inflection points clearly for calculation of molecular weight.

Before the Activity

This activity was originally done using Vernier's Chemistry with Computers Lab Book. It was adapted for use with a TI-84 calculator and Easy Data.

During the Activity

Each student should be provided with a copy of the attached .pdf.

After the Activity

Review student results:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary