The preparations of two aqueous solutions are described in the table below. For each solution, write the chemical formulas of the major species present at equilibrium. You can leave out water itself. Write the chemical formulas of the species that will act as acids in the 'acids' row, the formulas of the species that will act as bases in the 'bases' row, and the formulas of the species that will act as neither acids nor bases in the 'other' row. You will find it useful to keep in mind that HCN is a weak acid. 2.2 mol of KOH is added to 1.0 L of a 1.4M HCN solution. acids: 0 bases: 0 Oother: O In acids: X 00 0.0. 5

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**Identifying the Major Species in Weak Acid or Weak Base Solutions**

The task involves understanding the species present at equilibrium in different aqueous solutions. Below are two scenarios with specified conditions:

### Scenario 1:
**Addition of KOH to HCN Solution**

- **Solution Details:**
  - **Reactants:** 2.2 mol of KOH added to 1.0 L of a 1.4 M HCN solution.
  
- **Task:**
  - Identify the chemical species acting as acids, bases, and other (neither acids nor bases).

### Scenario 2:
**Addition of HBr to HCN and KCN Solution**

- **Solution Details:**
  - **Reactants:** 0.25 mol of HBr added to 1.0 L of a solution that is 1.0 M in both HCN and KCN.
  
- **Task:**
  - Identify the chemical species acting as acids, bases, and other (neither acids nor bases).

### Instructions for Completion:
- Write the chemical formulas for species that act as acids under the "adds" category.
- Write chemical formulas for species that act as bases under the "bases" category.
- Write the chemical formulas for the species that do not act as acids or bases under the "other" category.

**Note:** Keep in mind that HCN is a weak acid.

This exercise emphasizes equilibrium concepts in acid-base chemistry, requiring the identification of species based on given reactions and concentrations.
Transcribed Image Text:**Identifying the Major Species in Weak Acid or Weak Base Solutions** The task involves understanding the species present at equilibrium in different aqueous solutions. Below are two scenarios with specified conditions: ### Scenario 1: **Addition of KOH to HCN Solution** - **Solution Details:** - **Reactants:** 2.2 mol of KOH added to 1.0 L of a 1.4 M HCN solution. - **Task:** - Identify the chemical species acting as acids, bases, and other (neither acids nor bases). ### Scenario 2: **Addition of HBr to HCN and KCN Solution** - **Solution Details:** - **Reactants:** 0.25 mol of HBr added to 1.0 L of a solution that is 1.0 M in both HCN and KCN. - **Task:** - Identify the chemical species acting as acids, bases, and other (neither acids nor bases). ### Instructions for Completion: - Write the chemical formulas for species that act as acids under the "adds" category. - Write chemical formulas for species that act as bases under the "bases" category. - Write the chemical formulas for the species that do not act as acids or bases under the "other" category. **Note:** Keep in mind that HCN is a weak acid. This exercise emphasizes equilibrium concepts in acid-base chemistry, requiring the identification of species based on given reactions and concentrations.
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