Chapter 13, Problem 191MP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Various solutions of Group I and Group II are given. Equal volumes of one solution from Group I with one solution from Group II are mixed to achieve the indicated $\text{pH}$. The $\text{pH}$ of each solution is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Acidic solutions have $\text{pH}$ value less than $7$ while basic solutions have $\text{pH}$ value greater than $7$. Neutral solutions have $\text{pH}$ equals to $7$.

To determine: The $\text{pH}$ of the solution with the lowest $\text{pH}$.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Various solutions of Group I and Group II are given. Equal volumes of one solution from Group I with one solution from Group II are mixed to achieve the indicated $\text{pH}$. The $\text{pH}$ of each solution is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Acidic solutions have $\text{pH}$ value less than $7$ while basic solutions have $\text{pH}$ value greater than $7$. Neutral solutions have $\text{pH}$ equals to $7$.

To determine: The $\text{pH}$ of the solution with the lowest $\text{pH}$.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Various solutions of Group I and Group II are given. Equal volumes of one solution from Group I with one solution from Group II are mixed to achieve the indicated $\text{pH}$. The $\text{pH}$ of each solution is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Acidic solutions have $\text{pH}$ value less than $7$ while basic solutions have $\text{pH}$ value greater than $7$. Neutral solutions have $\text{pH}$ equals to $7$.

To determine: The $\text{pH}$ of the solution with the $\text{pH}$ closest to $7.0$.