Chemistry for Engineers: pH and Acidity
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Chemistry for Engineers: pH and Acidity

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What is the pH value of a neutral solution?

  • 14
  • 7 (correct)
  • 5
  • 0

    • Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between hydronium ion concentration and pH value?

  • Higher concentration of hydronium ions results in higher pH.
  • Lower concentration of hydronium ions increases pH to above 14.
  • Hydronium ion concentration has no effect on pH.
  • Higher hydronium concentration leads to lower pH values. (correct)

    • Which pH range corresponds to basic solutions on the pH scale?

  • 0 to 5
  • 7 to 14 (correct)
  • 5 to 7
  • Any value below 0

    • What happens to the pH of an acid when it is diluted?

    <p>The pH increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of reaction do acids typically react with metals?

    <p>Displacement reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a pH value below 7 indicate?

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

    What is the highest possible pH value on the pH scale?

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following solutions would likely have the lowest pH?

    <p>1 M hydrochloric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the pH scale?

    <p>It indicates the molar concentration of hydronium ions in a solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about a solution with a pH of 3?

    <p>It is strongly acidic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the concentration of hydronium ions when the pH decreases by 2 units?

    <p>Increases to 100 times the original concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes a weak acid?

    <p>Partially dissociates in aqueous solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do strong bases differ from weak bases regarding their ionization in solution?

    <p>Strong bases ionize completely whereas weak bases partially ionize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a neutral solution?

    <p>Equal concentrations of H3O+ and OH-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the presence of buffers have on the pH of a solution?

    <p>Buffers stabilize the pH by neutralizing added acids or bases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following acids is categorized as a strong acid?

    <p>Hydrochloric acid (HCl)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of salt would be expected to form an acidic solution when dissolved in water?

    <p>Salt from a strong acid and a weak base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increasing the concentration of a weak base in solution?

    <p>Causes a slight increase in pH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a strong acid's behavior in a solution?

    <p>It reacts completely with water to produce H3O+ ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of carbon dioxide dissolving in water?

    <p>It forms carbonic acid, lowering the pH.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compounds are commonly used for controlling soil pH?

    <p>Calcium carbonate and calcium hydroxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected pH range of tap water?

    <p>7.5-8.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic observed when strong acids react with active metals?

    <p>Production of hydrogen gas and a salt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does dilution affect the pH of hydrochloric acid?

    <p>The pH increases significantly with dilution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reaction product when an acid neutralizes a hydroxide base?

    <p>Salt and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would you expect the observed pH of lemon juice to be?

    <p>2.2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a neutral solution?

    <p>It does not change the color of litmus paper.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is formed when 0.1M HCl is mixed with 0.1M NaOH?

    <p>A neutral solution with a pH of 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the observed pH of unboiled distilled water?

    <p>5-6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of dilution on the pH of an acid?

    <p>It increases the pH of the acid solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does adding water to a basic solution affect its pH?

    <p>It decreases the pH by decreasing OH- concentration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to collision theory, what happens when the molar concentration of an acid decreases?

    <p>The frequency of effective collisions decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does unboiled deionized water have a pH measured as less than 7?

    <p>It absorbs carbon dioxide from the air forming carbonic acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT part of collision theory?

    <p>Catalyst presence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a decrease in OH- concentration result in for a basic solution?

    <p>Lower pH value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the reaction rate of an acid with an active metal change with dilution?

    <p>It decreases due to fewer acid molecules for collisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does carbonic acid affect the pH of deionized water?

    <p>It lowers the pH by increasing hydronium ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is essential for a chemical reaction to occur, according to collision theory?

    <p>Proper collision orientation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the concentration of H3O+ ions when an acid is diluted?

    <p>It decreases as the solution becomes less acidic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Prayer Before Class

    • A prayer is offered for guidance and understanding during the class.
    • It requests wisdom, a clear mind, and good memory.
    • It asks for understanding, ease of learning, and effective communication.
    • The prayer also requests successful completion of the work.
    • It ends with a declaration of faith and reverence.

    Post-laboratory Discussion: Acidity, Basicity, pH

    • This is a discussion on the post-laboratory findings of acidity, basicity, and pH.
    • The discussion is part of the Chemistry for Engineers course.
    • The session will address acidity, basicity, and pH.

    Learning Objective

    • Students are expected to determine the pH of various solutions.
    • This task will be completed at the end of the experiment

    Topic Outline

    • Discussion of pH
    • Measurement of pH
      • pH of acids and bases
      • pH of common solutions
      • pH of water
    • Effect of Dilution on pH of acids and bases
    • Acid-Base reaction
    • Action of acids on metal

    pH: Basicity, Acidity

    • pH is a scale of small numbers used to indicate the molar hydronium ion concentration in aqueous solutions.
    • This scale ranges from 0 to 14.
    • 7 is neutral.
    • Below 7 is acidic.
    • Above 7 is basic.

    pH: Basicity, Acidity (Advanced)

    • A higher concentration of hydronium ions leads to a lower pH.
    • A change of 1 pH unit represents a tenfold change in hydronium ion concentration

    Acid

    • An acid is any substance that produces H3O+ (hydronium ions) in an aqueous solution

    Base

    • A base is any substance that produces OH- (hydroxide ions) in an aqueous solution

    pH Values of Common Solutions

    • A table shows the pH values of various common materials.
    • Different materials have varying pH levels, ranging from highly acidic to highly basic.

    Strengths of Acids and Bases

    • Acids and bases can be classified as strong or weak.
    • This classification depends on the extent to which proton transfer occurs in an aqueous solution.

    Strong Acid

    • Strong acids react almost completely with water to form H3O+ ions.
    • They ionize completely in water.

    Weak Acid

    • Weak acids produce much smaller concentrations of H3O+ ions.
    • They only partially ionize in water.

    Strong Base

    • Strong bases (that are metal hydroxides) ionize completely in water.
    • They produce OH- ions in aqueous solution.

    Weak Base

    • A weak base produces a much smaller concentration of OH- ions.
    • They only partially ionize in water

    Strong Acids and Bases (Table)

    • A table lists the formulas and names of common strong acids and bases.

    Strong Acids

    • Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is used in manufacturing fertilizers, dyes, pigments, and rayon.
    • Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is used for removing rust, cleaning metal equipment, in household cleaners, and food manufacturing.
    • Nitric acid (HNO3) is for engraving, cleaning metals, and manufacturing fertilizers.

    Weak Acids

    • Acetic acid (CH3COOH) is present in vinegar and the manufacture of paints, adhesives, and plastics

    Strong Bases

    • Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is used in manufacturing glass and soap.

    Weak Bases

    • Ammonia (NH3) is used in fertilizers and as a cleaning agent.
    • Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) is used as a laxative and treats wastewater in metal-processing plants.

    Acidic, Basic, Neutral Solutions

    • Acidic solutions have a higher concentration of H3O+ ions than OH- ions.
    • Basic solutions have a higher concentration of OH- ions than H3O+ ions.
    • Neutral solutions have equal concentrations of OH- and H3O+ ions.

    Some Factors Affecting pH of a Solution

    • Factors that Affect pH include the concentration of acids or bases
    • Presence of buffers
    • Concentration of carbon dioxide

    Concentration of the Solution

    • Higher concentrations of acids lead to lower pH values (more acidic).
    • Higher concentrations of bases lead to higher pH values (more basic).

    Dissolved Salts

    • Salts of strong acids and weak bases form acidic solutions.
    • Salts of strong bases and weak acids form basic solutions.

    Presence of Buffers

    • Buffers prevent significant changes in solution pH.
    • Neutralizing added acids or bases.
    • Maintaining a stable pH in the solution.

    Carbon Dioxide Concentration

    • Carbon dioxide dissolves in water to form carbonic acid.
    • This lowers the pH of the solution.

    Properties of Acids and Bases

    • Properties of acids and bases are discussed.

    Neutralization

    • Neutralization is a chemical reaction between an acid and a hydroxide base.
    • This reaction results in the formation of salt and water

    Application of Neutralization Reactions

    • Neutralization is used in wastewater treatment using compounds like sodium bicarbonate, magnesium hydroxide, calcium oxide, and calcium carbonate.
    • Neutralization can also be used to control soil pH using calcium carbonate and calcium hydroxide.

    Reaction with Metals

    • Strong acids react with certain metals to produce hydrogen gas and a salt.

    Experiment Results

    • This section details the experimental results for acidity, basicity, and pH measurements.

    pH of Acids and Bases

    • Measured pH values for various acidic and basic solutions with litmus paper and pH meter measurements.

    pH of Common Solutions

    • Observed and measured pH values for common solutions using litmus paper and pH meter.

    pH of Water

    • Measured pH values for boiled distilled, unboiled distilled and tap water.

    Effect of Dilution on pH of Acids and Bases

    • Experiment shows the effect of dilution on the pH of acidic and basic solutions.

    Acid-Base Reaction

    • Neutralization reaction pH values measured using litmus paper and comparing with pH meter.

    Action of Acids on Metals

    • The reactions of different concentrations of acids with metal ribbons are discussed, including the rate of reactions.

    What Effect Does Dilution Have on the pH of an Acid (or Base)?

    • Questions about the effect of dilution on the pH of acids and bases.

    Dilution

    • The process of diluting a solution by adding solvent, thereby affecting the solute concentration.

    Effects on an Acid

    • Dilution increases the pH of an acid.
    • This is because the concentration of H3O+ decreases as more solvent is added.

    Effects on a Base

    • Dilution decreases the pH of a base.
    • This is because the concentration of OH- decreases as more solvent is added.

    As the Molar Concentration of an Acid Decreases…

    • The reaction rate of the acid with metals is expected to decrease.

    Molar Concentration of An Acid Affecting Reaction Rate

    • Collision theory explains the conditions necessary for chemical reactions.
    • Lower acid concentrations reduce the frequency of effective collisions, thereby slowing the reaction rate.

    Explain Why Unboiled Deionized Water Has a Measured pH Less Than 7?

    • Unboiled deionized water absorbs carbon dioxide from the air, forming carbonic acid.
    • Carbonic acid dissociates into ions, decreasing the pH to less than 7.

    References

    • Provides a list of references for further reading.

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