This is a simple experiment, but it illustrates the properties of buffers very well.
Materials:
| 0.1 M ethanoic acid (50 cm3) | 0.1 M hydrochloric acid (2 cm3) |
| 0.1 M sodium hydroxide (2 cm3) | Sodium ethanoate (2 g) |
| Full range indicator ( a few drops) | |
| 100 cm3 beaker (2) | 50 cm3 measuring cylinder |
| Glass rod | White tile |
| Dropping pipette |