(Solved): help In the next step we would: Reaction with Acid 1. To about 10 mL of the soap solution (save abou ...

In the next step we would: Reaction with Acid 1. To about 10 mL of the soap solution (save about 5 mL of soap solution for a later test) add 3 M HCI drop by drop with stirring until no further changes take place. Filter the solid from the solution and dry it with a paper towel. One of the major products is stearic acid, CH3(CH?)16COOH, generated by reaction of hydronium ions from the HCI with sodium stearate. This acid is used to make dripless candles. It burns cleanly, leaves no residue, and does not run down the side of the candle when warm. Its texture is similar to that of the paraffin "waxes." Use the space provided on the data sheet to describe the product (color, texture, etc.). 2. Attempt to dissolve a small amount of stearic acid in a few milliliters of water. Record your observations on the data sheet. 3. Attempt to dissolve a small amount of stearic acid in a few milliliters of 0.1 M NaOH (DO NOT use the 6 M solution on this step). Record your observations on the data sheet. After reacting the soap with HCl it should become more soluble because the charge of soap would increase. have no change in solubility, both reactant and product are too similar. become less soluble because the charged soap would become uncharged.