Chapter 16.6, Problem 1RC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equal concentrations of the given three solutions have to be considered, and from the table most basic to least basic, the three solutions have to be ranked.

Concept Introduction:

The terms most basic /least basic determines the strength of a base. The strength of a base is directly proportional to its ${\text{K}}_{\text{b}}$ value.  ${\text{K}}_{\text{b}}$ means base dissociation constant. If the value of ${\text{K}}_{\text{b}}$ is small, then the corresponding base will be a weak base and if the value of ${\text{K}}_{\text{b}}$ is large, then the corresponding base will be a strong base.