Chapter 13, Problem 121E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation The concentration of all the species in a $0.010\text{M}$ solution of ${\text{NaN}}_3$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The compound ${\text{NaN}}_3$ is used to kill bacteria as when ${\text{NaN}}_3$ is dissolved in an aqueous solution it leads to the formation of a toxic acid ${\text{HN}}_3$ and a strong base $\text{NaOH}$.

${\text{NaN}}_3+{\text{H}}_2\text{O}\rightleftharpoons \text{NaOH}+{\text{HN}}_3$

To determine: The concentration of all the species in a $0.010\text{M}$ solution of ${\text{NaN}}_3$.