Chapter 9, Problem 9.107E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The relative pH of the given salt solution as greater than $7$, less than $7$ or neutral is to be predicted and the reason for the same is to explained. A net ionic equation to justify the answer is to be given.

Concept introduction:

The pH of a solution determines whether a given solution is acidic, basic or neutral. A value equal to the negative logarithm of concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution gives the pH of the solution. The pH scale ranges from $0$ to $14$. The value of pH equal to $7$ shows that the solution is neutral. This means that the concentration of ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}$ and the concentration of ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ in the solution are equal. A value of pH less than $7$ indicates that the solution is acidic whereas a value of pH greater than $7$ indicates that the solution is basic.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The relative pH of the given salt solution as greater than $7$, less than $7$ or neutral is to be predicted and the reason for the same is to explained. A net ionic equation to justify the answer is to be given.

Concept introduction:

The pH of a solution determines whether a given solution is acidic, basic or neutral. A value equal to the negative logarithm of concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution gives the pH of the solution. The pH scale ranges from $0$ to $14$. The value of pH equal to $7$ shows that the solution is neutral. This means that the concentration of ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}$ and the concentration of ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ in the solution are equal. A value of pH less than $7$ indicates that the solution is acidic whereas a value of pH greater than $7$ indicates that the solution is basic.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The relative pH of the given salt solution as greater than $7$, less than $7$ or neutral is to be predicted and the reason for the same is to explained. A net ionic equation to justify the answer is to be given.

Concept introduction:

The pH of a solution determines whether a given solution is acidic, basic or neutral. A value equal to the negative logarithm of concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution gives the pH of the solution. The pH scale ranges from $0$ to $14$. The value of pH equal to $7$ shows that the solution is neutral. This means that the concentration of ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}$ and the concentration of ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ in the solution are equal. A value of pH less than $7$ indicates that the solution is acidic whereas a value of pH greater than $7$ indicates that the solution is basic.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The relative pH of the given salt solution as greater than $7$, less than $7$ or neutral is to be predicted and the reason for the same is to explained. A net ionic equation to justify the answer is to be given.

Concept introduction:

The pH of a solution determines whether a given solution is acidic, basic or neutral. A value equal to the negative logarithm of concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution gives the pH of the solution. The pH scale ranges from $0$ to $14$. The value of pH equal to $7$ shows that the solution is neutral. This means that the concentration of ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}$ and the concentration of ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ in the solution are equal. A value of pH less than $7$ indicates that the solution is acidic whereas a value of pH greater than $7$ indicates that the solution is basic.