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11. The mass balance equation for F in a 0.02 M aqueous solution of KF is: (B) [

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Question

11. The mass balance equation for F in a 0.02 M aqueous solution of KF is: (B) [HFI+ IF1+K1- 0.02 M (C) HFI+IF1+K]+H1+IOH]-0.02 M (D) [F] = 0.02 M (E) [HF] + [F] = 0.02 M 12. Which acid has the weakest conjugate base? (A) HC2Hs02 (B) HF (C) HBr (D) HNO2 (E) HCIO 13. The chemical equation whose equilibrium constant is defined as the K, for the trimethylammonium ion, (CHs)2NH, is: (A) (CH):N + H2O = (CH):NH' + OH. (B) (CHs)N+ H2O (CHs)&NOH;+H (C) (CHs)&NH;+ H2O(CH)N+H,o 14. The pH of a 0.20 M solution of ammonium chloride (pk, for NH4 is 9.245) is: (A) 4.97 (B) 9.03 (C) 0.70 (D) 2.72 (E) 7.00

Explanation / Answer

Q11

mass balance must include:

we know

[F] initial = [KF] = 0.02 M

then

[F-] = [HF] + [F-] = 0.02

choose:

E

Q12

weqakest conjguate base --> strongest weak acid

then, form the list

HBr --> strongest acid listed, therefore, its conjguate base will be very weak

Q13

Ka acidicty

so

(CH3)2NH+ = must act as an acid

(CH3)2NH+ = (CH3)2N ; H+

(CH3)2NH+ <--> (CH3)2NH(aq) + H+(Aq)

Q14

Let B --> NH3 and BH+ = NH4+ + for simplicity

the next equilibrium is formed, the conjugate acid and water

BH+(aq) + H2O(l) <-> B(aq) + H3O+(aq)

The equilibrium is best described by Ka, the acid constant

Ka by definition since it is an base:

Ka = [H3O][B]/[BH+]

Ka can be calculated as follows:

Ka = = (10^-9.25)= 5.55*10^-10

get ICE table:

Initially

[H3O+] = 0

[B] = 0

[BH+] = M

the Change

[H3O+] = 0 + x

[B] = 0 + x

[BH+] = -x

in Equilibrium

[H3O+] = 0 + x

[B] = 0 + x

[BH+] = M - x

substitute in Kb expression

Kb = [HA ][OH-]/[A-]

5.55*10^-10= x*x/(0.2-x)

solve for x

x^2 + Ka*x - M*Ka= 0

solve for x with quadratic equation

x = H3O+ = 1.06*10^-5

[H3O+]  =1.06*10^-5

pH = -log([H3O+]) = -log(1.06*10^-5) = 4.97

pH = 4.97

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