How do I properly dissolve sodium carbonate for titration in school?

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To create a sodium carbonate solution for titration, heating the water is not necessary as sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) is highly soluble in water. Simply stirring the solution is sufficient for dissolution, although it may take around 30 minutes of stirring depending on the concentration. Understanding solubility guidelines can enhance knowledge of such processes, and consulting a chemistry handbook for solubility information can be beneficial.
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for my titration at school i need to create a sodium carbonate solution

do i need to heat up the water or can i dissolve the sodium carbonate with simply stirring?

help would be much appreciated
 
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Do you study solubility guidelines in your Chemistry course? Where can you find these trends listed or discussed in your learning materials? Would you try to look for solubility information on sodium carbonate in a handbook?
 
louischaman said:
for my titration at school i need to create a sodium carbonate solution

do i need to heat up the water or can i dissolve the sodium carbonate with simply stirring?

help would be much appreciated
Even if the procedure would allow you to heat (but it's not the case) you don't need it because Na2CO3 is very water soluble.
 
Depending on concentration, I would recommend ~30 minutes stirring.
 
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