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EXPERIMENT NO # 1

INTRODUCTION:

Determination Of aqueous iodine solutions can be can be carried out using iodimetric redox titration
against sodium thiosulfate using starch as an indicator,

2Na2S2O3+I2→Na2S2O6+2Nal

APPARATUS: Pipette, beaker, burette, burette stand conical flask, funnel, measuring cylinder, pipette, glass rod,
glazed tile.

REAGENTS: Sodium thiosulphate, given iodine solution , starch

PREACAUTIONS:
Wear protective clothing.

PROCEDURE:
Measure 10ml of given sample in a 250ml conical flask and add 2 drops of starch. The sample solution
will turn to deep blue color, Tirate this blue color to colorless using sodium thiosulphate (0.1M)
solution. Repeat experiment thrice.

Observations and calculations

s.no INITIAL FINAL DIFFERENCE MEAN
READING READING
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Unknown Known
(Iodine solution) (Na2s2o3)

M1V1 = M2V2
n1 n2

M1 x 10 = 0.1 x 20
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M1 (Molarity of Iodine solution)

Amount of Iodine (I2) per liter of simple = Molarity x Molar mass of Iodine (I2)
= 0.1 x 254
= 25.4g/L
Result: The Given Solution contains 25.4g iodine per liter
Post Lab Questions:
Q1: What is the difference between iodometry and iodimetry?
Ans: In Iodimetry an analyte that is a reducing agent is titrated directly with a standard iodine solution.
Whereas in Iodometry an analyte that is an oxidizing agent is added excess iodide to produce iodine, and the iodine
produced is determined by titration with sodium thiosulfate.