Ammonia Fountains - Multiple
A small amount of water is added to a separatory funnel above the closed stopcock. The stopcock is opened and then closed, introducing the water and then closing the system. Ammonia gas dissolves into the water reducing the pressure in the system of flasks. Atmospheric pressure pushes the acetic acid solution into the system. Ammonia gas dissolves into the solution neutralizing the acid and turning the solution basic. As more acetic acid solution is introduced into the system, the colors continue to change. At equilibrium, the pH, and therefore the color, is dependent on the relative amount of ammonia gas dissolved in the solution.
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