Are you suffering from titration frustration? An engaging video revolution might be just the solution! Introduce young chemists to one of the more intricate labs performed in Chemistry 1 using a video from JFR Science. The narrator explains why people perform titrations, demonstrates equipment setup, and discusses the finer points of becoming a skilled titrator.

Concepts

titration, neutralization, neutralization reactions, acids and bases, concentration, moles, indicators, endpoints

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Make this your go-to pre-lab for first titrations
• Demonstrate the process after watching the video with a different indicator solution

Classroom Considerations

• Consider working the vocabulary side of titration before heading to the lab to ensure learners can communicate what they're expected to do

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Resource features clear, thorough explanations of all terminology and equipment
• Models real-world titration scenarios, making the process more relevant to students
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2