2. Four unidentified solutions of equal concentration (0.1 mol/L) were prepared by chemistry students who were investigating the properties of acids and bases. Solution Red litmus Blue litmus pH Conductivit Blue No change 13.2 Very high No change Red 3.5 Weak 3 No change Red 1.8 Very high Blue No change 10.7 Weak a. Identify the acids and the bases in the list above. b. Classify the acids and the bases as being weak or strong with supporting information. c. Suggest another test that could be used to determine the relative strengths of the acids.

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2. Four unidentified solutions of equal concentration (0.1
mol/L) were prepared by chemistry students who were
investigating the properties of acids and bases.
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Red litmus
Blue litmus
pH
Conductivit
Blue
No change
13.2
Very high
2
No change
Red
3.5
Weak
3
No change
Red
1.8
Very high
4
Blue
No change
10.7
Weak
Identify the acids and the bases in the list above.
b. Classify the acids and the bases as being weak or strong with
supporting information.
Suggest another test that could be used to determine the
relative strengths of the acids.
Transcribed Image Text:2. Four unidentified solutions of equal concentration (0.1 mol/L) were prepared by chemistry students who were investigating the properties of acids and bases. Solution Red litmus Blue litmus pH Conductivit Blue No change 13.2 Very high 2 No change Red 3.5 Weak 3 No change Red 1.8 Very high 4 Blue No change 10.7 Weak Identify the acids and the bases in the list above. b. Classify the acids and the bases as being weak or strong with supporting information. Suggest another test that could be used to determine the relative strengths of the acids.
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