Chapter 16, Problem 16.39QE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

pH of solution formed by mixing of $\text{100}\text{.0 mL of 0}\text{.800 M}$ formic acid and $\text{200}\text{.0 mL of 0}\text{.100 M}$ sodium formate has to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The pH of solution is calculated by using Henderson – Hasselbalch equation,

  $\text{pH = pKa + log }\left(\frac{\left[\text{Base}\right]}{\left[\text{Acid}\right]}\right)$

  ${\text{pK}}_{\text{a}}\text{ = -log}\left[{\text{K}}_{\text{a}}\right]$

A solution may be acidic and basic depends on relative strength of anions as an acid or base. Anions and cations can be acidic, basic and netural. Acidic have $\text{pH < 7}$, basic have $\text{pH > 7}$ and netural have $\text{pH=7}$.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

pH of solution formed by mixing of $\text{300}\text{.0 mL of 0}\text{.350 M}$ ammonia and $\text{200}\text{.0 mL of 0}\text{.150 M}$ ammonium chloride has to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Refer to part (a)