Chapter 13, Problem 40QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Solution with higher ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ ion concentration is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

$K_{\text{a}}$ called as acid ionization or acid dissociation constant is defined as the measure of ionization and as a result, strength of an acid.

The chemical species formed on addition of one ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ion to a base is known as the conjugate acid of that base and the chemical species formed on removal of one ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ion from an acid is known as the conjugate base of that acid.