Chemistry by OpenStax (2015-05-04)
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Chapter 14, Problem 40E
Predict which acid in each of the following pairs is the stronger and explain your reasoning for each..
(a) H2O or HF.
(b) B(OH)3 or Al(OH)3.
(c) HSO3- or HSO4-.
(d) NH3 or H2S.
(e) H2O or H2Te
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In a...Ch. 14 - Determine Ka for hydrogen sulfate ion, HSO4-. In a...Ch. 14 - Calculate the ionization constant for each of the...Ch. 14 - Calculate the ionization constant for each of the...Ch. 14 - For which of the following solutions must we...Ch. 14 - Even though both NH3 and C6H5NH2 are weak bases,...Ch. 14 - Calculate the equilibrium concentration of the...Ch. 14 - Calculate the equilibrium concentration of the...Ch. 14 - Calculate the equilibrium concentration of the...Ch. 14 - Calculate the equilibrium concentration of the...Ch. 14 - Using the Ka value of , place Al(H2O)63+ in the...Ch. 14 - Calculate the concentration of all solute species...Ch. 14 - Propionic acid, C2H5CO2H (Ka=1.34105), is used in...Ch. 14 - White vinegar is a 5.0% by mass solution of acetic...Ch. 14 - The ionization constant of lactic acid,...Ch. 14 - Nicotine, C10H14N2, is a base that will accept two...Ch. 14 - The pH of a 0.20-M solution of HP is 1.92....Ch. 14 - The pH of a 0.15-M solution of HSO4- is 1.43....Ch. 14 - The pH of a 0.10-M solution of caffeine is 11.16....Ch. 14 - Tile pH of a solution of household ammonia, a...Ch. 14 - Determine whether aqueous solutions of the...Ch. 14 - Determine whether aqueous solutions of the...Ch. 14 - Novocaine, C13H21O2N2Cl, is the salt of the base...Ch. 14 - Which of the following concentrations would be...Ch. 14 - Calculate the concentration of each species...Ch. 14 - Calculate the concentration of each species...Ch. 14 - Salicylic acid, HOC6H4CO2H, and its derivatives...Ch. 14 - The ion HTe- is an amphiprotic species; it can act...Ch. 14 - Explain why a buffer can be prepared from a...Ch. 14 - Explain why the pH does not change significantly...Ch. 14 - Explain why the pH does not change significantly...Ch. 14 - What is [H3O+] in a solution of 0.25 M CH3CO2H and...Ch. 14 - What is [H3O+] in a solution of 0.075 M HNO2 and...Ch. 14 - What is [OH-] in a solution of 0.125 M CH3NH2 and...Ch. 14 - What is [OH-] in a solution of 1.25 M NH3 and 0.78...Ch. 14 - What concentration of NH4NO3 is required to make...Ch. 14 - What concentration of NaF is required to make...Ch. 14 - What is the effect on the concentration of acetic...Ch. 14 - What is the effect on the concentration of...Ch. 14 - What will be the pH of a buffer solution prepared...Ch. 14 - Calculate the pH of a buffer solution prepared...Ch. 14 - How much solid NaCH3CO23H2O must be added to 0300...Ch. 14 - What mass of NH4Cl must be added to 0.750 L of a...Ch. 14 - A buffer solution is prepared from equal volumes...Ch. 14 - A 5.36-g sample of NH4Cl was added to 25.0 mL of...Ch. 14 - Which acid in Table 14.2 is most appropriate for...Ch. 14 - Which acid in Table 14.2 is most appropriate for...Ch. 14 - Which base in Table 14.3 is must appropriate for...Ch. 14 - Which base in Table 14.3 is most appropriate for...Ch. 14 - Saccharin, C7H4NSO3H, is a weak acid (Ka=2.1102)....Ch. 14 - What is the pH of 1.000 L of a solution of 100.0 g...Ch. 14 - Explain how to choose the appropriate acid-base...Ch. 14 - Explain why an acid-base indicator changes color...Ch. 14 - Why can we ignore the contribution of water to the...Ch. 14 - Why can we ignore the contribution of water to the...Ch. 14 - Draw a curve for a series of solutions of HF. 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