ERIC Number: EJ1458668
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Mar
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
EISSN: EISSN-1938-1328
Prelaboratory Practice with a Titration Simulation Program for Carbonate Mixtures
Journal of Chemical Education, v101 n3 p993-1001 2024
The double-indicator method is often used in the analysis of Na[subscript 2]CO[subscript 3], NaHCO[subscript 3], and NaOH mixtures (carbonate mixtures). In this method, the determination of the volumes at the first and second equivalence points plays a crucial role in analyzing the composition and content of the carbonate mixtures. Here, LabVIEW software was used to create a virtual titration simulation program, which can simulate the titration and the distribution fraction plots to help students in comprehending the titration process as well as facilitate the exploration of the relationship between the volumes of the first and second equivalence points for various components within the mixture. The program also includes a "Test" function that assesses students' comprehensive abilities in quantitatively analyzing the components in the mixture. The students achieved a score rate of 76.2%. The questionnaire survey indicates that the majority of students believe the program effectively enhances their understanding of the principles behind double indicator method and the process of mixtures' titration. Furthermore, they feel that the program boosts their confidence in performing real experiments.
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Chemistry, Computer Simulation, Measurement, Student Attitudes, Program Effectiveness, Scientific Principles, Self Efficacy, Science Experiments
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