Chapter 16, Problem 85AE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Reaction of bicarbonate ion $\left({\text{HCO}}_3^{-}\right)$ with acid $\left({\text{H}}^{+}\right)$ has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

The concentration of ${\text{H}}^{+}$ decides the acidity in solution and concentration of ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ decides the basicity in solution.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Reaction of bicarbonate ion $\left({\text{HCO}}_3^{-}\right)$ with base $\left({\text{OH}}^{-}\right)$ has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).