Given the Ka values of some hypothetical compounds, find the weakest base. HXO 1.3 x 10-³ HXO3ª 6.4 x 10-5 H₂XO4 6.3 x 10-⁹

Chemistry
10th Edition
ISBN:9781305957404
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Chapter1: Chemical Foundations
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question
3 please on paper
HXO
HXO3
H₂XO4
Given the Ka values of some hypothetical compounds, find the weakest base.
a. XO₂2-
O b
O
a
O C
O
P
(D
1.3 x 10-3
6.4 x 10-5
6.3 x 10-⁹
b. XO₂2-
c. HXO4²-
d. XO4
e. H₂XO4²-
2-
Transcribed Image Text:HXO HXO3 H₂XO4 Given the Ka values of some hypothetical compounds, find the weakest base. a. XO₂2- O b O a O C O P (D 1.3 x 10-3 6.4 x 10-5 6.3 x 10-⁹ b. XO₂2- c. HXO4²- d. XO4 e. H₂XO4²- 2-
Expert Solution
Step 1

The relation between the acid dissociation constant (Ka ) and the base dissociation constant (Kb ) is-

Ka×Kb=Kw=1.0×10-14

A weaker base can be identified by a low Kb value.

steps

Step by step

Solved in 4 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Ionic Equilibrium
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305957404
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781259911156
Author:
Raymond Chang Dr., Jason Overby Professor
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Principles of Instrumental Analysis
Principles of Instrumental Analysis
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305577213
Author:
Douglas A. Skoog, F. James Holler, Stanley R. Crouch
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9780078021558
Author:
Janice Gorzynski Smith Dr.
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305079373
Author:
William L. Masterton, Cecile N. Hurley
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Bind…
Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Bind…
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781118431221
Author:
Richard M. Felder, Ronald W. Rousseau, Lisa G. Bullard
Publisher:
WILEY