How would each of the following affect the accuracy of the calculated neutralizing power of antacid (too high, too low, or no effect)
a. The titration flask was wet with distilled water when the antacid was added.
b. The buret was not rinsed with NaOH solution before titrating, and water was in the tip.
c. The antacid was not cut in half exactly before weighing.
d. The solution mixture of reacted antacid and excess HCl spattered out of the flask during boiling.
too high
a. If the titration flask was wet with distilled water when the antacid was added, it would have no effect on the accuracy of the calculated neutralizing power of the antacid. This is because the presence of water in the titration flask would not interfere with the reaction between the antacid and the acid.
b. If the buret was not rinsed with NaOH solution before titrating and water was in the tip, it would affect the accuracy of the calculated neutralizing power of the antacid. This is because the water in the buret tip would dilute the NaOH solution, leading to a higher volume of NaOH required to reach the endpoint. Consequently, the calculated neutralizing power would be too high.
c. If the antacid was not cut in half exactly before weighing, it would have no effect on the accuracy of the calculated neutralizing power of the antacid. This is because the weight of the antacid is used to calculate the amount of acid it can neutralize, not its physical shape or size.
d. If the solution mixture of reacted antacid and excess HCl spattered out of the flask during boiling, it would affect the accuracy of the calculated neutralizing power of the antacid. This is because some of the solution would be lost, resulting in a lower volume of acid in the flask and a higher volume of NaOH required to reach the endpoint. Consequently, the calculated neutralizing power would be too low.