Chapter 15, Problem 24RQ

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The relative concentrations of $\left[{\text{H}}^{+}\right]$ and $\left[{\text{OH}}^{-}\right]$ in neutral solution have to be found.

Concept Introduction:

The acidity strength is quantified by the magnitude of a parameter called $\text{pH}$. The expression to evaluate $\text{pH}$ is as follows:

  $\text{pH}=-\log \left[{\text{H}}^{+}\right]$

Here,

$\left[{\text{H}}^{+}\right]$ denotes concentration of ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ions.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The relative concentrations of $\left[{\text{H}}^{+}\right]$ and $\left[{\text{OH}}^{-}\right]$ in acidic solution have to be found.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The relative concentrations of $\left[{\text{H}}^{+}\right]$ and $\left[{\text{OH}}^{-}\right]$ in basic solution have to be found.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).