Acid-Base Chemistry Concepts

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In the reaction (HCl(aq) + H_2O(aq) \rightleftharpoons H_3O^+(aq) + Cl^-(aq)), which species act as Brønsted-Lowry acids?

  • HCl, H2O, and H3O+
  • HCl and H2O
  • HCl and Cl-
  • HCl and H3O+ (correct)

What is the conjugate base of the Brønsted-Lowry acid HPO₄²⁻?

  • H₃PO₄
  • PO₄³⁻ (correct)
  • HPO₄²⁻
  • H₂PO₄⁻

Which of the following correctly describes an acidic solution at 25°C?

  • [H₃O⁺] > 1 × 10⁻⁷ M > [OH⁻] (correct)
  • [H₃O⁺] > [OH⁻] > 1 × 10⁻⁷ M
  • [H₃O⁺] = [OH⁻] > 1 × 10⁻⁷ M
  • [H₃O⁺] < 1 × 10⁻⁷ M > [OH⁻]

Which of the following species is NOT considered a Lewis base?

<p>NH₄⁺ (A)</p>
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What is the pH of a 0.020 M HClO₄ solution, assuming complete dissociation?

<p>1.70 (D)</p>
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An aqueous solution of pyridine contains 2.15 × 10⁻⁴ M hydroxide ion. Calculate the pH of this solution.

<p>10.33 (A)</p>
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The pH of a 0.150 M CH₃COOH (acetic acid) solution is 2.78. What is the value of Ka for acetic acid?

<p>1.9 × 10⁻⁵ (C)</p>
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Which of the following is the strongest acid?

<p>H₂Te (A)</p>
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Para-Aminobenzoic acid (PABA), p-H₂NC₆H₄(COOH), is used in some sunscreens. Calculate the pH of an aqueous solution with [PABA] = 0.030 M and Ka = 2.2 × 10⁻⁵.

<p>3.09 (D)</p>
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What is the pH of a 0.100 M NH₃ solution given that Kb = 1.8 × 10⁻⁵? (NH₃(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇌ NH₄⁺(aq) + OH⁻(aq))

<p>11.13 (C)</p>
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If all acids are at 0.100 M concentration, which monoprotic acid is the strongest?

<p>Hydrofluoric acid with Ka = 3.5 × 10⁻⁴ (C)</p>
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Which of the following pairs represents a buffer solution?

<p>CH₃COOH and CH₃COONa (C)</p>
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What is the pH of a solution prepared by mixing 50.0 mL of 0.20 M HCl with 50.0 mL of 0.10 M NaOH?

<p>1.00 (C)</p>
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What is the function of a buffer solution?

<p>To maintain a constant pH upon addition of small amounts of acid or base (B)</p>
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Which of the following indicators would be most suitable for titrating a strong acid with a weak base?

<p>Methyl red (pH range: 4.4-6.2) (B)</p>
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What is the molar solubility of AgCl (Ksp = 1.8 × 10⁻¹⁰) in pure water?

<p>1.3 × 10⁻⁵ M (B)</p>
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The Ksp for PbCl₂ is 1.6 × 10⁻⁵. What is the [Pb²⁺] in a saturated solution of PbCl₂?

<p>(1.6 × 10⁻⁵ / 4)^(1/3) M (C)</p>
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In which of the following solutions would AgCl be least soluble?

<p>0.1 M NaCl (C)</p>
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between Q (the ion product) and Ksp (the solubility product)?

<p>If Q = Ksp, the solution is at equilibrium and is saturated. (C)</p>
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Flashcards

Brønsted-Lowry Acids

Substances that donate protons (H+) in a chemical reaction.

Conjugate Base

The species formed when a Brønsted-Lowry acid loses a proton.

Acidic Solution

Solution where the concentration of hydronium ions is greater than the concentration of hydroxide ions.

Lewis Base

A substance that donates an electron pair.

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pH

A measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution, defined as the negative logarithm (base 10) of the hydronium ion concentration.

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Acid Dissociation Constant (Ka)

A measure of the strength of an acid in solution.

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Base Dissociation Constant (Kb)

Measure of the strength of a base in solution.

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Monoprotic acid

Acids that can donate only one proton per molecule in a reaction.

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Study Notes

  • Bronsted-Lowry acids in the reaction HCl(aq) + H2O(aq) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + Cl-(aq) are HCl and H3O+.
  • The conjugate base of the Bronsted-Lowry acid HPO42- is PO43-.
  • An acidic solution at 25°C has [H3O+] > 1 × 10-7 M > [OH-].
  • NH4+ is not considered to be a Lewis base.
  • The pH of a 0.020 M HClO4 solution is 1.70.
  • The pH for an aqueous solution of pyridine that contains 2.15 × 10-4 M hydroxide ion is 10.33.
  • Given that the pH of 0.150 M CH3CO2H (acetic acid) is 2.78, the value of Ka for acetic acid is 1.9 × 10-5.
  • H2Te is the strongest acid among H2Se, H2Te, H2O, and H2S.
  • For para-Aminobenzoic acid (PABA) with [PABA] = 0.030 M and Ka = 2.2 × 10-5, the pH of an aqueous solution is 3.09.
  • The pH of a 0.100 M NH3 solution with Kb = 1.8 × 10-5, where NH3(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq), is 11.13.
  • Hydrofluoric acid with Ka = 3.5 × 10-4 is the strongest monoprotic acid of the set, assuming all acids are at 0.100 M concentration.

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