Chapter 14.4, Problem 14.8CE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The $pH$ of $0.1M$ solution of $HN{O}_3$ is whether the same as $pH$ of a $0.1M$ solution of $HCl$ has to be identified and explained.

Concept Introduction:

$pH$ Definition:

The concentration of hydrogen ion is measured using $\text{pH}$ scale.  The acidity of aqueous solution is expressed by $\text{pH}$ scale.

  $\text{pH}\text{=}{\text{-log[H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}\text{]}$

Strong Acids: Acids that dissociates into ions completely which results in easy donation of protons are considered as strong acids. Strong acid forms weaker conjugated base.

Weak Acids: Acids that do not easily dissociate into ions completely which has difficulty in proton donation are considered as weak acids. Weak acid forms stronger conjugated base.