Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
HNO2 should be classified as a strong acid, weak acid, strong base or weak base in aqueous solution
Concept Introduction :
Strong acids completely dissociate to produce hydrogen ion/s in an aqueous solution while weak acids partially dissociate. Similarly, strong bases completely dissociate to release hydroxide ions while weak bases partially dissociate in aqueous solution.
(b)
Interpretation:
HNO3 should be classified as a strong acid, weak acid, strong base or weak base in aqueous solution
Concept Introduction :
Strong acids completely dissociate to produce hydrogen ion/s in an aqueous solution while weak acids partially dissociate. Similarly, strong bases completely dissociate to release hydroxide ions while weak bases partially dissociate in aqueous solution.
(c)
Interpretation:
CH3NH2 should be classified as a strong acid, weak acid, strong base or weak base in aqueous solution
Concept Introduction :
Strong acids completely dissociate to produce hydrogen ion/s in an aqueous solution while weak acids partially dissociate. Similarly, strong bases completely dissociate to release hydroxide ions while weak bases partially dissociate in aqueous solution.
(d)
Interpretation:
NaOH should be classified as a strong acid, weak acid, strong base or weak base in aqueous solution
Concept Introduction :
Strong acids completely dissociate to produce hydrogen ion/s in an aqueous solution while weak acids partially dissociate. Similarly, strong bases completely dissociate to release hydroxide ions while weak bases partially dissociate in aqueous solution.
(e)
Interpretation:
NH3 should be classified as a strong acid, weak acid, strong base or weak base in aqueous solution
Concept Introduction :
Strong acids completely dissociate to produce hydrogen ion/s in an aqueous solution while weak acids partially dissociate. Similarly, strong bases completely dissociate to release hydroxide ions while weak bases partially dissociate in aqueous solution.
(f)
Interpretation:
HF should be classified as a strong acid, weak acid, strong base or weak base in aqueous solution
Concept Introduction :
Strong acids completely dissociate to produce hydrogen ion/s in an aqueous solution while weak acids partially dissociate. Similarly, strong bases completely dissociate to release hydroxide ions while weak bases partially dissociate in aqueous solution.
(g)
Interpretation:
HCOOH should be classified as a strong acid, weak acid, strong base or weak base in aqueous solution
Concept Introduction :
Strong acids completely dissociate to produce hydrogen ion/s in an aqueous solution while weak acids partially dissociate. Similarly, strong bases completely dissociate to release hydroxide ions while weak bases partially dissociate in aqueous solution.
(h)
Interpretation:
Ca(OH)2 should be classified as a strong acid, weak acid, strong base or weak base in aqueous solution
Concept Introduction :
Strong acids completely dissociate to produce hydrogen ion/s in an aqueous solution while weak acids partially dissociate. Similarly, strong bases completely dissociate to release hydroxide ions while weak bases partially dissociate in aqueous solution.
(h)
Interpretation:
H2SO4 should be classified as a strong acid, weak acid, strong base or weak base in aqueous solution
Concept Introduction :
Strong acids completely dissociate to produce hydrogen ion/s in an aqueous solution while weak acids partially dissociate. Similarly, strong bases completely dissociate to release hydroxide ions while weak bases partially dissociate in aqueous solution.
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- Write equations that show H2PO4- acting both as an acid and as a base.arrow_forwardWrite a balanced chemical equation to represent each of the following acidbase neutralization reactions. a. HCl and NaOH b. HNO3 and KOH c. H2SO4 and LiOH d. Ba(OH)2 and H3PO4arrow_forwardWithout writing an equation, specify the molecular ratio in which each of the following acidbase pairs will react. a. HNO3 and NaOH b. H2SO4 and NaOH c. H2SO4 and Ba(OH)2 d. HNO3 and Ba(OH)2arrow_forward
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- Which of the following substances are acids in terms of the Arrhenius concept? Which are bases? Show the acid or base character by using chemical equations. a P4O10 b Na2O c N2H4 d H2Tearrow_forwardWrite a balanced chemical equation to represent each of the following acidbase neutralization reactions. a. HCl and LiOH b. HNO3 and Ba(OH)2 c. H2SO4 and NaOH d. KOH and H3PO4arrow_forwardIn each of the following acid-base reactions, identify the Brnsted acid and base on the left and their conjugate partners on the right. (a) HCO2H(aq) + H2O() HCO2(aq) + H3O+(aq) (b) NH3(aq) + H2S(aq) NH4+(aq) + HS(aq) (c) HSO4(aq) + OH(aq) SO42(aq) + H2O+()arrow_forward
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