Carbonated Soft Drinks Essay

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As this research paper is concerned with finding the acid content in some popular carbonated soft drinks, the analysis needs to be done from hard and concrete data derived from reliable sources. For this a lab experiment is the best option. The primary research methodology will involve collection of raw data from lab experiments to find out the acid content in the popular carbonated soft drinks. In addition to the primary research, I would be also collecting data and information from secondary sources as part of the secondary research. The secondary research would be derived mostly from online resources such as online articles, online reports, online newspapers, etc. on the effects of carbonated soft drinks on the health of an individual. The …show more content…

The cola drinks primarily contains phosphoric acid in them while citrus flavored soft drinks such as Sprite, Mountain Dew, 7-Up contains citric acid in them. In addition to phosphoric and citric acids, all the carbonated soft drinks contain carbonated water in the form of carbonic acid H2CO3. However even though acids might be added to the soft drinks for providing taste and flavors, they can be harmful and injurious to the human body.
All the major soft drinks found in the market such as Coke (Coca Cola), Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sprite, etc. contain citric and phosphoric acid in them to some extent and the following tests will help in determination of the acid content in these soft drinks. The experiments will be done in multiple parts. In the 1st part of the experiment phosphoric acid content would be determined. In the 2nd part of the experiment, citric acid content would be determined.

DETERMINATION OF PHOSPHORIC ACID IN THE SOFT DRINKS

Black coloured soft drinks such as Coke from Coca Cola and Pepsi contains Phosphoric Acid in them. An experiment will be conducted here to determine the quantity of Phosphoric Acid content in the black coloured soft drinks.

In the beginning of the experiment the preparation and standardization of a base solution will be made.

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