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Problem 33a,b,d
Identify each substance as an acid or a base and write a chemical equation showing how it is an acid or a base according to the Arrhenius definition. a. HNO3(aq) b. NH4+(aq) d. HC2H3O2(aq)
Problem 35a,c
In each reaction, identify the Brønsted–Lowry acid, the Brønsted–Lowry base, the conjugate acid, and the conjugate base. a. H2CO3(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + HCO3–(aq) c. HNO3(aq) + H2O(l) → H3O+(aq) + NO3–(aq)
Problem 126b,c
Identify the Lewis acid and Lewis base from among the reactants in each equation. b. AlBr3 + NH3 ⇌ H3NAlBr3 c. F–(aq) + BF3(aq) ⇌ BF4–(aq)
Problem 50b,c
Calculate [H3O+] and [OH–] for each solution at 25 °C. b. pH = 11.23 c. pH = 2.87
Problem 96a,b,d
Determine whether each anion is basic or neutral. For those anions that are basic, write an equation that shows how the anion acts as a base. a. C7H5O2– b. I– d. F–
Problem 101a,b,c,d
Determine if each salt will form a solution that is acidic, basic, or pH-neutral. a. FeCl3 b. NaF c. CaBr2 d. NH4Br
Problem 102b,c,d,e
Determine if each salt will form a solution that is acidic, basic, or pH-neutral. b. C2H5NH3NO3 c. K2CO3 d. RbI e. NH4ClO
Problem 45a,b
Pick the stronger base from each pair. a. F– or Cl– b. NO2– or NO3–
- Both HCO3- and HS- are amphoteric. Write an equation to show how each substance can act as an acid, and another equation to show how each can act as a base.
Problem 4
- A 0.115 M solution of a weak acid (HA) has a pH of 3.29. Calculate the acid ionization constant (Ka) for the acid.
Problem 7
- Determine the concentrations of OH-, pH, and pOH of a solution that is 0.125 M in CO32-.
Problem 9
Problem 33c
Identify each substance as an acid or a base and write a chemical equation showing how it is an acid or a base according to the Arrhenius definition. c. KOH(aq)
- Identify each substance as an acid or a base and write a chemical equation showing how it is an acid or a base in aqueous solution according to the Arrhenius definition. a. NaOH(aq) b. H2SO4(aq) c. HBr(aq) d. Sr(OH)2(aq)
Problem 34
Problem 35b
In each reaction, identify the Brønsted–Lowry acid, the Brønsted–Lowry base, the conjugate acid, and the conjugate base. b. NH3(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ NH4+(aq) + OH–(aq)
Problem 35d
In each reaction, identify the Brønsted–Lowry acid, the Brønsted–Lowry base, the conjugate acid, and the conjugate base. d. C5H5N(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ C5H5NH+(aq) + OH–(aq)
Problem 36b
In each reaction, identify the Brønsted–Lowry acid, the Brønsted–Lowry base, the conjugate acid, and the conjugate base. b. CH3NH2(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ CH3NH3+(aq) + OH–(aq)
Problem 36c
In each reaction, identify the Brønsted–Lowry acid, the Brønsted–Lowry base, the conjugate acid, and the conjugate base. c. CO32–(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ HCO3–(aq) + OH–(aq)
Problem 37a
Write the formula for the conjugate base of each acid. a. HCl
Problem 37b
Write the formula for the conjugate base of each acid. b. H2SO3
Problem 37c
Write the formula for the conjugate base of each acid. c. HCHO2
Problem 37d
Write the formula for the conjugate base of each acid. d. HF
Problem 38
Write the formula for the conjugate acid of each base. a. NH3 b. ClO4– c. HSO4– d. CO32–
Problem 39
Both H2O and H2PO4– are amphoteric. Write an equation to show how each substance can act as an acid and another equation to show how each can act as a base.
Problem 41a
Classify each acid as strong or weak. If the acid is weak, write an expression for the acid ionization constant (Ka). a. HNO3
Problem 41b
Classify each acid as strong or weak. If the acid is weak, write an expression for the acid ionization constant (Ka). b. HCl
Problem 41c
Classify each acid as strong or weak. If the acid is weak, write an expression for the acid ionization constant (Ka). c. HBr
Problem 41d
Classify each acid as strong or weak. If the acid is weak, write an expression for the acid ionization constant (Ka). d. H2SO3
Problem 42a
Classify each acid as strong or weak. If the acid is weak, write an expression for the acid ionization constant (Ka). a. HF
Problem 42b
Classify each acid as strong or weak. If the acid is weak, write an expression for the acid ionization constant (Ka). b. HCHO2
Problem 42c
Classify each acid as strong or weak. If the acid is weak, write an expression for the acid ionization constant (Ka). c. H2SO4
