If you are unsure how to complete sections 1, 2, 3, or 4 of the Analysis, assistance is available in Hints labeled by the hint Analysis section number. Scroll down to open a Hint. Report mass values in g to the nearest 0.001 g. Do not enter the unit. 1. Soap synthesis a. Mass of dry soap synthesized 2. Testing for residual base The color of phenolphtalein depends on the pH of the solution: PH <8.2 colorless . 8.2