Chapter 20, Problem 20.36P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conjugate base for ${\text{HNO}}_{\text{3}}\left(aq\right)$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Bronsted-Lowry Acids: If a species loses a proton then it is considered as Bronsted-Lowry acids

Bronsted-Lowry Bases: If a species receives one proton, then it is considered as Bronsted-Lowry bases

If a base receives one proton, then the formed species is called as conjugate acid whereas an acid lose one proton, then the formed species is denoted as conjugate base.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conjugate base for $\text{HCOOH}\left(aq\right)$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conjugate base for ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{5}}\text{COOH}\left(aq\right)$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to (a).

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conjugate base for ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}^{+}\left(aq\right)$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to (a).