SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Johor,
Kampus Pasir Gudang,
Jalan Purnama, Bandar Seri Alam,
81750 Masai Johor.

TECHNICAL REPORT: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Exp No. : 2 Topic : REDOX

REDOX TITRATION-DETERMINATION OF THE MOLARITY

Title : AND CONCENTRATION OF IRON (II) SULPHATE (FeSO4) Mark :
SOLUTION BY TITRATION WITH POTASSIUM
PERMANGANATE

Date : 30 December 2022

Participant Course : CHE 142 : INORGANIC AND

Semester : 1 Group: 5
*Please cancel which is not PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
necessary.

No. Name Matrix No. Signature

1 NUR NISRINA NABIHAH BINTI UMRAN 2022477006

2 NUR QURRATU AINI BINTI WEHAIZED 2022467052

3 NURLIYANA AQILAH BINTI ZAINURIN 2022453898

4 MUHAMMAD IQBAL HAQEEM BIN ZUL HISSAM 2022448948

Instructor 1. MOHAMAD ZARQANI BIN YEOP

Summary of Introduction, Theory & Objectives:

SUMMARY OF INTRODUCTION
Redox reaction involves the transfer of electrons, and an acid-base reaction involves the transfer of protons. We can
carefully add a solution containing a reducing agent. The end-point is reached when the reducing agent is completely
oxidised by the oxidising agent. The purpose of the experiment was to use redox titration to measure the molarity and
concentration of Iron (II) Sulphate. In this experiment, 𝐾𝑀𝑛𝑂4 solution of known concentration will react with an acidified

solution of 𝐹𝑒𝑆𝑂4 of unknown concentration. This reaction involves oxidation and reduction reactions (redox) in which
2+ 3+
electrons are transferred from one substance to another. In this redox reaction, 𝐹𝑒 is converted into 𝐹𝑒 and
− 2+ − 2+
𝑀𝑛𝑂4 is converted into 𝑀𝑛 . The change in the oxidation state of manganese in 𝑀𝑛𝑂4 to 𝑀𝑛 causes a change in
−
color. When the reaction is complete, and excess 𝑀𝑛𝑂4 is added to the reaction mixture, the titration is complete when

the solution turns pink.

THEORY
Two common oxidizing agents are potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O) and potassium permanganate (KMnO4). The colors of
the dichromate and permanganate anions are distinctly different from those of the reduced species. Thus these oxidizing
agents can themselves be used as an internal indicator in a redox titration because they have distinctly different colors in
the oxidized and reduced forms. Redox titration requires the same type of calculations (based on the mole method) as
acid-base neutralizations. In this experiment, KMnO4 solution of known concentration will react with an acidified solution of
FeSO4 of unknown concentration. This reaction involves oxidation and reduction reactions (redox) in which electrons are
transferred from one substance to another. In this redox reaction, Fe2+ is converted into Fe and MnO is converted into Mn2
The change in the oxidation state of manganese in MnO to Mn2+ causes a change in color. When the reaction is complete,
and excess MnO is added to the reaction mixture, the solution turns pink and the titration is done.

OBJECTIVES
To determine the molarity and concentration of iron (II) sulphate (FeSO4) using redox titration.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Make sure no air bubbles are trapped in the burette and pipette throughout the experiment.
2. Weigh the FeSO4 accurately.
3. Make sure all rinsing solutions are discarded after use.
4. Do not use a filter paper to replace the white paper or the white tiles.
5. Make sure the solution turns into light pink permanently.
Data Presentation Number of Titration Rough Titration 1 Titration 2 Titration 3 Titration 4
Titration
(graph or table)
Final burette reading
(mL) 35.7 17.5 17 34.6 39.5

Initial burette reading

(mL) 17.6 0 0 17 23

Volume of 𝐾𝑀𝑛𝑂4 used

18.1 17.5 17 17.6 16.5
(mL)

Mass of 𝐹𝑒𝑆𝑂4 used = 8g

Volume of 𝐹𝑒𝑆𝑂4 solution = 20mL (pipette volume)

Concentration of standard 𝐾𝑀𝑛𝑂4 = 0.025 M

Average volume of 𝐾𝑀𝑛𝑂4 = 17.5 mL (from the two consecutive titrations which agree to
± 0. 10mL)
Analysis of Data: 1. Why did the solution turn to light pink at the end of the titration?
When the solution turns to light pink, it means the reaction of titration is complete. There’s no particle
left in both solutions that can react after that.

2. Identify which species is oxidized and reduced in this experiment.

2+ 3+ −
𝐹𝑒 → 𝐹𝑒 + 𝑒 (oxidized)
− + − 2+
𝑀𝑛𝑂4 + 8𝐻 + 5𝑒 → 𝑀𝑛 + 4𝐻2𝑂 (reduced)

3. Differentiate between oxidation and reduction.

Oxidation Reduction

Gains oxygen Loss of oxygen

Loss of hydrogen Gain hydrogen

Number of oxidation is increasing number of oxidation is decreasing

4. The reaction happened in the acidic solution. With the help of ion-electron method, balance
the redox equation
2+ − 3+ 2+
𝐹𝑒 + 𝑀𝑛𝑂4 → 𝐹𝑒 + 𝑀𝑛

Half reaction
2+ 3+
𝐹𝑒 → 𝐹𝑒 (oxidation)
− 2+
𝑀𝑛𝑂4 → 𝑀𝑛 (reduction)

Balance
2+ 3+ −
𝐹𝑒 → 𝐹𝑒 +𝑒
− + − 2+
𝑀𝑛𝑂4 + 8𝐻 + 5𝑒 → 𝑀𝑛 + 4𝐻2𝑂

Overall half reaction

2+ − + 3+ 2+
5𝐹𝑒 + 𝑀𝑛𝑂4 + 8𝐻 → 5𝐹𝑒 + 𝑀𝑛 + 4𝐻2𝑂
 5. Determine the molarity (M) of 𝐹𝑒𝑆𝑂4 solution.

Molarity = moles of solution/liters of solution

Given the mass= 8.0g
Volume= 50ml @ 0.050ml
Molar mass of FESO4:
molar mass of Fe= 56
molar mass of S= 32
molar mass of O= 16
Total molar mass = 56+32+4(16)= 152g
Convert gram to mole = 1mol/ 152 x 8
= 0.0523mole
Molarity = 0.0523mole/0.050L
= 1.046M

6. Calculate the concentration in g/L of 𝐹𝑒𝑆𝑂4 solution

Concentration = mass/volume
= 8.0g/ 0.050L
= 160g/L

Conclusion We can determine the molarity and concentration of iron(ll) sulphate (FeSO4) by using redox
titration method. In this redox titration we used potassium permanganate solution as an indicator
because it is easier for us to see the reaction between iron(ll) sulphate and sulphuric acid. So then
we can determine the molarity and concentration of iron(ll) sulphate.