1. Principles & Modern Applications
General Chemistry
Principles & Modern Applications
10th Edition
Petrucci/Herring/Madura/Bissonnette
Chapter 17
Additional Aspects of Acid-Base Equilibria
Dr. Wendy Pell
University of Ottawa
Copyright © 2011 Pearson Canada Inc.
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2. Complete the following acid/base reactions:
H2PO4- + H2O ⇌ A + B
HPO42- + H2O ⇌ C + D
HPO42- + H3O+ ⇌ E + F
HPO42- + OH- ⇌ G + H A B C D E F G H 1.
HPO42-
OH-
H2PO4-
H2O 2.
H3O+
PO4-
H3PO4 3.
PO43- 4. 5.
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3. Complete the following acid/base reactions:
H2PO4- + H2O ⇌ A + B
HPO42- + H2O ⇌ C + D
HPO42- + H3O+ ⇌ E + F
HPO42- + OH- ⇌ G + H A B C D E F G H 1.
HPO42-
OH-
H2PO4-
H2O 2.
H3O+
PO4-
H3PO4 3.
PO43- 4. 5.
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4. Strong acid/strong base
Consider the neutralization of a strong acid by a strong base and that of a weak acid by a weak base.
Strong acid/strong base
HCl (aq) + NaOH (aq) ⇌ H2O (l) + NaCl (aq) Ka SA/SB = ?
Weak acid/weak base
CH3COOH (aq) + NH3(aq) ⇌ H2O (l) + NH4CH3COO (aq) Ka WA/WB =?
Predict the magnitude for the equilibrium constant for these two reactions:
Ka SA/SB << 1; Ka SA/SB << 1
Ka SA/SB >> 1; Ka SA/SB >> 1
Ka SA/SB >> 1; Ka SA/SB << 1
Ka SA/SB << 1; Ka SA/SB >> 1
Ka SA/SB = 1; Ka SA/SB = 1
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5. Strong acid/strong base
Consider the neutralization of a strong acid by a strong base and that of a weak acid by a weak base.
Strong acid/strong base
HCl (aq) + NaOH (aq) ⇌ H2O (l) + NaCl (aq) Ka SA/SB = ?
Weak acid/weak base
CH3COOH (aq) + NH3(aq) ⇌ H2O (l) + NH4CH3COO (aq) Ka WA/WB =?
Predict the magnitude for the equilibrium constant for these two reactions:
Ka SA/SB << 1; Ka SA/SB << 1
Ka SA/SB >> 1; Ka SA/SB >> 1
Ka SA/SB >> 1; Ka SA/SB << 1
Ka SA/SB << 1; Ka SA/SB >> 1
Ka SA/SB = 1; Ka SA/SB = 1
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6. CH3COOH (aq) + H2O (l) ⇌ H3O+ (aq) + CH3COO- (aq) Ke2 = ?
Consider the following reactions of aqueous acetic acid, CH3COOH,
CH3COOH (aq) + OH- (aq) ⇌ H2O (l) + CH3COO- (aq) Ke1 = ?
CH3COOH (aq) + H2O (l) ⇌ H3O+ (aq) + CH3COO- (aq) Ke2 = ?
Predict the magnitude for the equilibrium constant for each of these two reactions:
Ke1 << 1; Ke2 << 1
Ke1 >> 1; Ke2 >> 1
Ke1 >> 1; Ke2 << 1
Ke1<< 1; Ke2 >> 1
Ke1 = 1; Ke2 = 1
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7. CH3COOH (aq) + H2O (l) ⇌ H3O+ (aq) + CH3COO- (aq) Ke2 = ?
Consider the following reactions of aqueous acetic acid, CH3COOH,
CH3COOH (aq) + OH- (aq) ⇌ H2O (l) + CH3COO- (aq) Ke1 = ?
CH3COOH (aq) + H2O (l) ⇌ H3O+ (aq) + CH3COO- (aq) Ke2 = ?
Predict the magnitude for the equilibrium constant for these two reactions:
Ke1 << 1; Ke2 << 1
Ke1 >> 1; Ke2 >> 1
Ke1 >> 1; Ke2 << 1
Ke1<< 1; Ke2 >> 1
Ke1 = 1; Ke2 = 1
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8. The acid dissociation constant for hexanoic acid is 1. 41x10-5
The acid dissociation constant for hexanoic acid is 1.41x A buffer solution is prepared by mixing hexanoic acid and sodium hexanoate and is found to have a pH of What is the ratio of the salt to acid concentration in this buffer solution?
1. 0
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9. The acid dissociation constant for hexanoic acid is 1. 41x10-5
The acid dissociation constant for hexanoic acid is 1.41x A buffer solution is prepared by mixing hexanoic acid and sodium hexanoate and is found to have a pH of What is the ratio of the salt to acid concentration in this buffer solution?
1. 0
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10. 10. 0 ml of 0. 200 molar NaOH is required to fully titrate a 30
10.0 ml of molar NaOH is required to fully titrate a 30.0 mL sample of propanoic acid. What was the concentration of the acid sample? (no need to use a calculator). M M M M M
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11. 10. 0 ml of 0. 200 molar NaOH is required to fully titrate a 30
10.0 ml of molar NaOH is required to fully titrate a 30.0 mL sample of propanoic acid. What was the concentration of the acid sample? (no need to use a calculator). M M M M M
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12. 15. 0 ml of an NaOH solution is required titrate a 30
15.0 ml of an NaOH solution is required titrate a 30.0 mL sample of oxalic which is known to be M. What was the concentration of the sodium hydroxide solution? (no need to use a calculator). M M M M M
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13. 15. 0 ml of an NaOH solution is required titrate a 30
15.0 ml of an NaOH solution is required titrate a 30.0 mL sample of oxalic which is known to be M. What was the concentration of the sodium hydroxide solution? (no need to use a calculator). M M M M M
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14. What is the pH of a buffer solution composed of equimolar amounts of dimethylamine and dimethylammonium chloride?
dimethylamine, Kb = 5.4x10-4
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15. What is the pH of a buffer solution composed of equimolar amounts of dimethylamine and dimethylammonium chloride?
dimethylamine, Kb = 5.4x10-4
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16. A buffer solution containing equimolar amounts of the base, aniline, and the salt of its conjugate acid, aniline hydrochloride, will result in an acidic buffer solution.
1. True
2. False
aniline
Kb = 4.3x10-10
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17. A buffer solution containing equimolar amounts of the base, aniline, and the salt of its conjugate acid, aniline hydrochloride, will result in an acidic buffer solution.
1. True
2. False
aniline
Kb = 4.3x10-10
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18. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A buffer solution contains a weak acid or base and the salt of its conjugate base or acid, respectfully.
2. A buffer solution resists changes in pH upon addition of small amounts of acid or base.
3. The more concentrated the buffer solution is, the better its buffer capacity.
4. Water is a buffer solution with a pH of 7.
5. A buffer solution containing 0.10 M acid and conjugate base has the same pH as a solution containing 1.0 M of the same acid and conjugate base.
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19. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A buffer solution contains a weak acid or base and the salt of its conjugate base or acid, respectfully.
2. A buffer solution resists changes in pH upon addition of small amounts of acid or base.
3. The more concentrated the buffer solution is, the better its buffer capacity.
4. Water is a buffer solution with a pH of 7.
5. A buffer solution containing 0.10 M acid and conjugate base has the same pH as a solution containing 1.0 M of the same acid and conjugate base.
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20. 4. will contain undissolved sodium malonate
Malonic acid is a diprotic acid with the acid dissociation constants given to the right. A solution which contains sodium malonate NaC3H3O4
malonic acid
1. is basic
Ka,1 = 1.5x10-3
2. is acidic
Ka,2 = 2.0x10-6
3. is neutral
4. will contain undissolved sodium malonate
5. None of the above answers is correct.
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21. 4. will contain undissolved sodium malonate
Malonic acid is a diprotic acid with the acid dissociation constants given to the right. A solution which contains sodium malonate NaC3H3O4
malonic acid
1. is basic
Ka,1 = 1.5x10-3
2. is acidic
Ka,2 = 2.0x10-6
3. is neutral
4. will contain undissolved sodium malonate
5. None of the above answers is correct.
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22. 4. does not register on the pH scale.
Ascorbic acid is a diprotic acid (acidic groups circled). A solution which contains the mono-sodium salt of ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate,
ascorbic acid
Ka,1 = 8.0x10-5
Ka,2 = 1.6x10-12
1. is basic
2. is acidic
3. is neutral
4. does not register on the pH scale.
5. None of the above answers is correct.
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23. 4. does not register on the pH scale.
Ascorbic acid is a diprotic acid (acidic groups circled). A solution which contains the mono-sodium salt of ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate,
ascorbic acid
Ka,1 = 8.0x10-5
Ka,2 = 1.6x10-12
1. is basic
2. is acidic
3. is neutral
4. does not register on the pH scale.
5. None of the above answers is correct.
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24. A technician collects a sample of rainwater to test the pH
A technician collects a sample of rainwater to test the pH. Her portable pH meter is reading low battery. Litmus paper turns red indicating that the sample is acidic. As well, methyl red was found to turn red and both bromphenol blue and thymol blue were found to turn yellow. What is the best pH range of the rainwater sample as determined by these experimental results?
1. pH < 2
2. 2 < ph < 3
< ph < 3.5
< ph < 4.5
5. 4 < ph < 5
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25. A technician collects a sample of rainwater to test the pH
A technician collects a sample of rainwater to test the pH. Her portable pH meter is reading low battery. Litmus paper turns red indicating that the sample is acidic. As well, methyl red was found to turn red and both bromphenol blue and thymol blue were found to turn yellow. What is the best pH range of the rainwater sample as determined by these experimental results?
1. pH < 2
2. 2 < ph < 3
< ph < 3.5
< ph < 4.5
5. 4 < ph < 5
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26. The titration curve to the right best represents the titration of :
equivalence point
1. a weak base with a strong acid.
2. a weak acid with a strong base. pH
3. a strong acid with a strong base.
4. a strong base with a strong acid.
volume of titrant / ml
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27. The titration curve to the right best represents the titration of:
equivalence point
1. a weak base with a strong acid.
2. a weak acid with a strong base. pH
3. a strong acid with a strong base.
4. a strong base with a strong acid.
volume of titrant / ml
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28. Which of the following titration curves best represents the titration of 15.0 mL of M NaOH with M HCl?
volume of titrant / ml 10 20 30 40 50 pH 7 14
volume of titrant / ml 10 20 30 40 50 pH 7 14
volume of titrant / ml 10 20 30 40 50 pH 7 14 1. 2. 3.
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29. Which of the following titration curves best represents the titration of 15.0 mL of M NaOH with M HCl?
volume of titrant / ml 10 20 30 40 50 pH 7 14
volume of titrant / ml 10 20 30 40 50 pH 7 14
volume of titrant / ml 10 20 30 40 50 pH 7 14 1. 2. 3.
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30. In the titration of a weak acid with a strong base methyl red was used as the indicator. Which of the points on the titration curve to the right represents the equivalence point in the titration? 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
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31. In the titration of a weak acid with a strong base methyl red was used as the indicator. Which of the points on the titration curve to the right represents the equivalence point in the titration? 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
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32. In the titration of a weak acid with a strong base methyl red was used as the indicator. Which of the points on the titration curve to the right represents the endpoint in the titration? 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
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33. In the titration of a weak acid with a strong base methyl red was used as the indicator. Which of the points on the titration curve to the right represents the endpoint in the titration? 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
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34. 1. depends on the indicator used
When titrating a solution containing a weak acid such as acetic acid, the pH at the endpoint of the titration:
1. depends on the indicator used
2. is below 7.0
3. is above 7.0
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35. 1. depends on the indicator used
When titrating a solution containing a weak acid such as acetic acid, the pH at the endpoint of the titration:
1. depends on the indicator used
2. is below 7.0
3. is above 7.0
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36. Based on the titration curve to the right, the compound being titrated is most likely:
1. H2Se: pKa,1=3.89, pKa,2=11.0
2. H2SeO4: strong acid, pKa,2=3.66
3. H2SeO3: pKa,1=2.65, pKa,2= 8.25
4. Citric acid: pKa,1=3.75, pKa,2= 4.77
5. Valine: pKa,1=2.29, pKa,2= 9.74
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37. Based on the titration curve to the right, the compound being titrated is most likely:
1. H2Se: pKa,1=3.89, pKa,2=11.0
2. H2SeO4: strong acid, pKa,2=3.66
3. H2SeO3: pKa,1=2.65, pKa,2= 8.25
4. Citric acid: pKa,1=3.75, pKa,2= 4.77
5. Valine: pKa,1=2.29, pKa,2= 9.74
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