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Author: Raymond Chang Dr., Kenneth Goldsby Professor
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.142QP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The smelling salt, ammonium carbonate 
chemical action should be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Acid ionization constant
:
The equilibrium expression for the reaction 
is given below.
Where 
acid ionization is constant, 
is concentration of hydrogen ion, 
is concentration of acid anion, 
is concentration of the acid
Base ionization constant 
The equilibrium expression for the ionization of weak base 
will be,
Where is base ionization constant, 
is concentration of hydroxide ion, 
is concentration of conjugate acid, 
is concentration of the base
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