Chapter 14, Problem 81AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

An equation analogous to the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation that relates $\text{pOH}$ and $\text{p}{K}_{\text{b}}$ of a buffered solution, composed of a weak base and its conjugate acid like ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}$ and ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}^{\text{+}}$, is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

At equilibrium, the equilibrium constant expression is expressed by the formula,

$K_{\text{b}}=\frac{\text{Concentration}\text{of}\text{products}}{\text{Concentration}\text{of}\text{reactants}}$

To determine: An equation analogous to the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation that relates $\text{pOH}$ and $\text{p}{K}_{\text{b}}$ of a buffered solution, composed of a weak base and its conjugate acid like ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}$ and ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}^{\text{+}}$.