Chapter 16, Problem 21E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{COO}}^{-}$ acts as a strong base, a weak base or a species with negligible basicity; the formula of its conjugate acid; if this conjugate acid is a strong acid, a weak acid or a species with negligible acidity.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If ${\text{HCO}}_{\text{3}}{}^{-}$ acts as a strong base, a weak base or a species with negligible basicity; the formula of its conjugate acid; if this conjugate acid is a strong acid, a weak acid or a species with negligible acidity.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}{}^{-}$ acts as a strong base, a weak base or a species with negligible basicity; the formula of its conjugate acid; if this conjugate acid is a strong acid, a weak acid or a species with negligible acidity.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If ${\text{Cl}}^{-}$ acts as a strong base, a weak base or a species with negligible basicity; the formula of its conjugate acid; if this conjugate acid is a strong acid, a weak acid or a species with negligible acidity.

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}$ acts as a strong base, a weak base or a species with negligible basicity; the formula of its conjugate acid; if this conjugate acid is a strong acid, a weak acid or a species with negligible acidity.