When estimating a mixture of carbonates and bicarbonates, the volume descending when using the phenolphthalein index is equivalent to half of the carbonates. Why was the bicarbonate not equivalent?

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When estimating a mixture of
carbonates and bicarbonates,
the volume descending when
using the phenolphthalein
index is equivalent to half of
the carbonates. Why was the
bicarbonate not equivalent?
Transcribed Image Text:When estimating a mixture of carbonates and bicarbonates, the volume descending when using the phenolphthalein index is equivalent to half of the carbonates. Why was the bicarbonate not equivalent?
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