Chapter 16, Problem 16.66QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Why small, highly charged metal ions are able to undergo hydrolysis has to be explained

Concept Information:

Salt hydrolysis is a reaction in which the ion of salt reacts with water and produce either hydronium ion or hydroxide ion.

For Example: The dissociation of salt $\text{NaF}$ gives ${\text{Na}}^{\text{+}}$ and ${\text{F}}^{\text{-}}$ ions.  The ions of $\text{NaF}$ reacts with water and produce hydroxide ions, which affects the pH of the solution.

${\text{F}}^{-}{}_{(aq)}+{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{(l)}\rightleftarrows {\text{HF}}_{(aq)}+{\text{OH}}^{\text{-}}{}_{(aq)}$

To Explain: Why small, highly charged metal ions are able to undergo hydrolysis