Chapter 14, Problem 62E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Each of the given solutions is to be determined as acidic, basic or neutral.

Concept Introduction:

Acids and bases can each be categorized as strong or weak, depending on how much they ionize or dissociate in their aqueous solution.

The completeionization of strong acids occurs in solution and their ionization is shown by a single arrow pointing to the right in the reaction equation.

In the aqueous solution, a strong base dissociates completely into its constituent ions while weak base ionizes partially.

A strong acid dissociates completely into its constituent ions and gives ${\text{H}}_3{\text{O}}^{+}$.

When the concentration of ${\text{H}}_3{\text{O}}^{+}$ is more than the concentration of ${\text{OH}}^{-}$, then the solution is termed as the acidic solution. If the concentration of ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ is more than the concentration of ${\text{H}}_3{\text{O}}^{+}$, then the solution is termed as the basic solution.