Chapter 8, Problem 65P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The weak base used as a flame retardant in plastics should be identified.

Concept Introduction:

A solution with hydroxide ion is said to be basic in nature. If a base completely dissociates into its conjugate acid and hydroxide ion, it is known as a strong base but if the base partially dissociates it is known as a weak base.

The dissociation of weak base is represented as follow:

$\text{BOH}\underset{}{\rightleftarrows }{\text{B}}^{+}+{\text{OH}}^{-}$.