A simulation of the experiment confirming phosphorous(V) oxide properties and composition: reaction with water. The indicators are added to control the acidic properties of phosphorous(V) oxide
The student is asked to perform the reaction with this compound. The checking plate controls correctness of the selection and the resulting mixture composition.
equipment: spawner, destroyer, tablet
glassware and items: erlenmeyer flask 250 ml, spatula
solutions and liquids: NaOH 2M, H₃PO₄ 1M, H₂O
solids: P₂O₅
indicators: phenolphthalein, methyl orange, litmus (for supplementary checks)
checking plates (test zones) labels: "acidic properties", "basic properties", "both acidic and basic properties", "no acidic or basic properties"