Ascorbic acid and citric acid can be found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, especially citrus. They are often confused with one another because of their similar names and origins. However, while ...

While not pure tartaric acid itself, cream of tartar is the potassium salt of tartaric acid. Tartaric acid occurs naturally in citrus fruits, bananas, tamarind, and—somewhat famously—grapes. It’s a ...

A well-established technique, acid-base titration is an analytical method used to determine the concentration of an unknown acid or base. In practice, it involves adding a solution of known strength ...

This lab includes a theoretical explanation of how buffers work and how they are made, including a derivation of the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation. Students will use what they have learned to ...