Chapter 16, Problem 16.139QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The stronger base among the given bases ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}\text{and}{\text{PH}}_{\text{3}}$ has to be explained

Concept Information:

A chemical substance that gives hydrogen ions when dissolved in water is called as acid. A chemical substance that gives hydroxide ions in solution is called as base.

According to Bronsted definition of acid and base, an acid is substance that donates proton and a base is substance that accepts proton. Therefore, a substance which has more tendency to accept proton behaves more basic in nature.

To Explain:

The stronger base among the given bases ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}\text{and}{\text{PH}}_{\text{3}}$