Mix 175g of NaOAc trihydrate with 50mL distilled water in a very clean 500mL erlenmeyer flask and heat in a boiling water bath until all solid is dissolved. Remove from bath, rinse down sides with ...

Care should be taken when handling a hot flask or hot plate. The flasks will be reused, so the solution should not be disposed of. Cold bath - add ice to cold water in a large beaker or ...