Acid-Base Strength Quiz

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Which of these anions is considered the weakest base based on acid strength?

  • F-
  • SO42-
  • I- (correct)
  • CN-

Among HI, HSO4-, HF, and HCN, which compound has the weakest acidic strength?

  • HSO4-
  • HF
  • HCN (correct)
  • HI

What is the relationship between acid strength and base strength in conjugate pairs?

  • Independent
  • Directly proportional
  • Inversely proportional (correct)
  • Only related in strong acids

Which of the following anions corresponds to the strongest base?

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What is the pH nature of a solution prepared by adding 0.10 mol of iron(III) nitrate to 1.00 L of water?

<p>The solution is acidic. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If HI is the strongest acid, what can be said about the strength of its conjugate base?

<p>It is weak (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the calculation of the acidity of the iron(III) nitrate solution?

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Which of the following anions is the weakest base according to the given acid strength series?

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Among the following, which acid is the strongest?

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In the context of the acid strength series provided, which comparison is correct?

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What is the pH of a 1.25 M solution of the weak acid HA that is 9.2% dissociated?

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What is the dissociation percentage of a 1.25 M solution of the weak acid HA when it is known to be 9.2% dissociated?

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How many moles of iron ions are produced when 0.10 mol of iron(III) nitrate dissolves in water?

<p>0.10 mol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concentration of nitrate ions is present in the solution after dissolving 0.10 mol of iron(III) nitrate in 1.00 L of water?

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What would be the effect on pH if the dissociation percentage of the weak acid HA increased significantly?

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What remains of a strong base after it has reacted?

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Which of the following products is formed when tert-butyl alcohol decomposes at 450°C?

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Which statement is true regarding the decomposition of tert-butyl alcohol?

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Which product indicates the conversion of tert-butyl alcohol into an alkene?

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If a strong acid were formed from a strong base reaction, what would that imply?

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What will occur when the volume of the reaction vessel containing tert-butyl alcohol, water, and isobutene is reduced by 50% at constant temperature?

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In the decomposition of tert-butyl alcohol, which of the following is a product?

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Which statement accurately describes the equilibrium established by the reaction of tert-butyl alcohol?

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At 450°C, what is the significance of the equilibrium constant in the decomposition of tert-butyl alcohol?

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What type of reaction is occurring when tert-butyl alcohol decomposes into water and isobutene?

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What is the pH of a 0.183 M aqueous solution of hypobromous acid (HOBr)?

<p>4.576 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which value is closest to the $K_a$ of hypobromous acid?

<p>$2.06 imes 10^{-9}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of hypobromous acid as described by its $K_a$ value?

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What is the concentration of $H^+$ ions in the 0.183 M solution of hypobromous acid if $K_a = 2.06 imes 10^{-9}$?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding hypobromous acid?

<p>It acts as a weak Bronsted-Lowry acid. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which change will lead to an increase in the concentration of $N_2$ at equilibrium?

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How does an increase in system pressure affect the equilibrium of the reaction?

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What effect will adding more $NO$ have on the equilibrium of the reaction?

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Which of the following actions will decrease the concentration of $N_2$ at equilibrium?

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What is the expected outcome if the temperature of the reaction is decreased?

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What is the $K_a$ for butyric acid if a 0.25 M solution has a pH of 2.71?

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Which of the following is true about butyric acid?

<p>It is responsible for rancid butter odor. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH of a 0.183 M solution of hypobromous acid (HOBr) with a $K_a$ of $2.06 imes 10^{-9}$?

<p>6.04 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a low $K_a$ value indicate about an acid?

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Which conclusion can be drawn from a pH of 2.71 for a butyric acid solution?

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Which change will cause the equilibrium to shift to the left?

<p>Add more NOBr (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will most likely happen if the temperature of the reaction is decreased?

<p>Shift to the left (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If some Br₂ is removed from the system, what effect will this have on the equilibrium?

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How will increasing the container's volume affect the reaction at equilibrium?

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Which statement is true regarding the reaction's enthalpy?

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What is the pH of a 0.183 M aqueous solution of hypobromous acid (HOBr) given that $K_a = 2.06 \times 10^{-9}$?

<p>4.576 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which value represents the strongest acidic condition among the following options?

<p>0.738 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the $K_a$ of hypobromous acid (HOBr) is $2.06 \times 10^{-9}$, what does this indicate about the strength of the acid?

<p>It is a weak acid. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the value $K_a = 2.06 \times 10^{-9}$ in the context of acid dissociation?

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What conclusion can be drawn regarding the pH of a strong acid solution compared to a weak acid solution with the same concentration?

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Flashcards

Weak acid dissociation

A weak acid only partially dissociates in water, meaning that not all of its molecules break apart into ions.

Molarity (M)

The concentration of a solution, expressed as moles of solute per liter of solution.

Percent dissociation

The percentage of the initial acid molecules that have dissociated into ions in a solution.

pH of a solution

A measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution, indicating its acidity or basicity.

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Iron(III) nitrate, Fe(NO3)3

An ionic compound composed of iron(III) cations and nitrate anions.

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Acidic Iron(III) Nitrate Solution

Solutions of iron(III) nitrate are acidic due to the hydrolysis of the nitrate ion.

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Acid Strength Trend (HI > HSO4⁻ > HF > HCN)

The given order indicates acid strength decreases from HI to HCN.

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Weakest Base among Anions

The strongest acid's conjugate base is the weakest base.

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Solution Acidity (Iron(III) Nitrate)

Correct answer to the question regarding acidity.

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Determining Solution Acidity

The acidity of a solution can be determined by considering the nature of the dissolved substance.

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Weakest Base

The anion that accepts a proton (H+) least readily.

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Acid Strength Series

HI > HSO4- > HF > HCN

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HI

Hydriodic acid, a strong acid

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HSO4-

Hydrogen sulfate ion, a moderately strong acid

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Conjugate Base

The species formed when an acid loses a proton (H+)

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Base Reaction Product

After a strong base reacts, a strong conjugate base remains.

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Question 4 Correct Answer

A strong conjugate base is formed when a strong base reacts.

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tert-Butyl Alcohol Decomposition

At 450°C, tert-butyl alcohol breaks down into water and isobutene.

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Decomposition Products

The decomposition reaction produces water and isobutene.

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Decomposition Temperature

The decomposition of tert-butyl alcohol requires 450°C.

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Equilibrium Shift (Volume Change)

Changing the volume of a container holding a reaction at equilibrium affects the relative amounts of products and reactants to re-establish equilibrium.

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Volume Reduction Effect

Decreasing the volume of a reaction container containing gaseous substances will favor the side with fewer moles of gas to relieve pressure.

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Gas Mole Ratio

The stoichiometric ratios of gaseous substances in a balanced equation. Is crucial for volume changes.

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Equilibrium Constant (K)

A constant that relates the amounts of products and reactants at equilibrium. Independent of volume and pressure.

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Correct Answer for Volume Reduction

In the given reaction, the reverse reaction is favored to reestablish equilibrium when container volume reduces, leading to more products than reactants.

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pH of 0.183 M HOBr

The pH of a 0.183 M aqueous solution of hypobromous acid (HOBr), given its acid dissociation constant (Ka).

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Butyric Acid $K_a$

The equilibrium constant for the dissociation of butyric acid in water, determining its strength as an acid.

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pH of 0.25 M Butyric Acid

The pH of a 0.25 M solution of butyric acid is 2.71.

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Hypobromous Acid (HOBr)

A weak acid that partially dissociates in water.

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Hypobromous Acid $K_a$

The equilibrium constant for the dissociation of HO Br in water.

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Acid Dissociation Constant (Ka)

A measure of a weak acid's strength, indicating the extent of its ionization in solution.

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Calculate pH

Determine the acidity or basicity of a solution based on its hydrogen ion concentration.

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pH of 0.183 M HOBr

The pH of a 0.183 M aqueous solution of hypobromous acid is related to the $K_a$ and concentration of HOBr.

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Molarity (0.183 M)

Concentration of a solution expressed in moles per liter.

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Calculating $K_a$ from pH

The method to determine the acidity constant from the pH of a solution.

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pH of HOBr solution

The measure of acidity of a 0.183 M hypobromous acid solution, given its Ka value.

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Hypobromous acid (HOBr)

A weak acid that only partially dissociates in water.

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Ka value

The acid dissociation constant, a measure of the strength of a weak acid.

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0.183 M HOBr solution

Aqueous solution of hypobromous acid with a concentration of 0.183 moles per liter.

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Finding pH

Determining the acidity (H+ concentration) of a solution.

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Increase $N_2$ concentration

Changes that shift the equilibrium of the reaction, favouring the forward reaction, causing more $N_2$ to be produced

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System pressure increase

Increasing the total pressure on a gaseous system in equilibrium will shift the equilibrium to the side with fewer moles of gas.

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Remove $NOI$

Removing a reactant from the system in a reaction at equilibrium forces the reaction to shift toward the reactants to produce more of the removed substance

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Add $NO$

Adding a product to a reaction in equilibrium will shift the equilibrium toward the reactants.

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Decrease temperature

For an exothermic reaction, decreasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium towards the products (heat is a product of the reaction).

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Equilibrium Shift to Left

A reaction at equilibrium shifts to the left when conditions favor the reverse reaction, increasing the concentration of reactants.

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Le Chatelier's Principle

When a change in conditions (such as temperature, pressure, or concentration) is applied to a system in equilibrium, the system shifts its equilibrium position to counteract the change.

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Increase NOBr Concentration

Adding more NOBr shifts the equilibrium to the left (toward reactants) by increasing the reactant concentration.

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Decrease Temperature (Exothermic)

For an exothermic reaction at equilibrium, decreasing the temperature favors the forward reaction and thus increases the products at equilibrium.

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Remove Br2

Removing a product shifts the equilibrium to the right (toward products) to replenish the removed product.

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