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  • Preparing a 0.025M Phosphoric Acid Solution: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Step 1: Calculate the amount of phosphoric acid needed

    The molar mass of phosphoric acid (H3PO4) is 97.994 g/mol. To prepare 1L of a 0.025M solution of phosphoric acid, you will need:

    0.025 M = (0.025 mol/L)/(97.994 g/mol) = 2.44e-3 mol

    Step 2: Weigh out the phosphoric acid

    Using a pipette, weigh out 0.239 g of phosphoric acid.

    Step 3: Dissolve the phosphoric acid in a small amount of water

    Add the phosphoric acid to 100 mL of deionized water in a beaker. Stir until the acid is completely dissolved.

    Step 4: Transfer the solution to a volumetric flask and add more water

    Pour the phosphoric acid solution into a 1L volumetric flask. Add more deionized water until the total volume of the solution reaches 1L. Mix thoroughly.

    Step 5: Verify the concentration of the solution

    To verify the concentration of the solution, you can use a pH meter or a conductivity meter. The pH of the prepared 0.025M phosphoric acid solution should be approximately 1.52, which corresponds to the expected concentration.

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