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Calculation Part 2 in AC-2

The document contains 35 chemistry problems involving acid-base equilibria, Ka and Kb calculations, pH calculations, and identification of conjugate acid-base pairs. The problems cover definitions of acids and bases, writing chemical equations, calculating concentrations of H+ and OH- using Ka and Kb values, and classifying solutions as acidic or basic based on their pH. Sample problems include calculating the pH of solutions of HCl, acetic acid, and formic acid using their Ka values.

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Calculation Part 2 in AC-2

The document contains 35 chemistry problems involving acid-base equilibria, Ka and Kb calculations, pH calculations, and identification of conjugate acid-base pairs. The problems cover definitions of acids and bases, writing chemical equations, calculating concentrations of H+ and OH- using Ka and Kb values, and classifying solutions as acidic or basic based on their pH. Sample problems include calculating the pH of solutions of HCl, acetic acid, and formic acid using their Ka values.

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Exercise 2

Environmental Chemistry – SIH 1005

1. Fill in the table below with the corresponding definitions of acid and bases :
Acid Base
Arrhenius

Bronsted - Lowry
2. Under the equation below, clearly connect the two conjugate acid-base pairs with
lines, and label each of the four species as an acid or a base (according to the
Bronsted-Lowry definitions).
HSO4- + NH3 SO42- + NH4+
3. For the following reaction label each substance as an acid or a base and show
the conjugate acid-base pairs.
H2CO3 + H2O H3O+ + HCO3-
4. A) Calculate the [H+] given the [OH-] in each of the following aqueous solutions
and classify each solution as acidic or basic.
[OH-] = 6.2 x 10-3 M [OH-] = 1.3 x 10-11 M
B) Calculate the [OH-] given the [H+] n each of the following aqueous solutions
and classify each solution as acidic or basic.
[H+] = 7.4 x 10-5 M [H+] = 2.3 x 10-9 M
5. What is the pH of a 0.010 M HCl solution?
6. A sample of freshly pressed apple juice has a pH of 3.76. Calculate [H+].
7. Calculate the pH of each of the following solutions and classify the solutions as
acidic or basic:
Lemon juice : [H+ ] = 1.1 x 10-2 M Soft drink: [H+ ] = 2.5 x 10-4 M
Urine : [H+ ] = 1.2 x 10-6 M Blood: [H+ ] = 3.9 x 10-8 M
Antiseptic: [H+ ] = 1.2 x 10-10 M Beer: [H+ ] = 5.0 x 10-3 M
Coffee : [H+ ] = 7.9 x 10-6 M Detergent: [H+ ] = 3.2 x 10-11 M
8. Write the chemical equation for the auto-ionization of water, set up the
equilibrium expression, and provide the equilibrium constant at 25°C.
9. The pH of a 0.10 M solution of formic acid, HCOOH, at 25°C is 2.38. Calculate
Ka for formic acid at this temperature.
10. Calculate the pH of a 0.30 M solution of acetic acid, HC2H3O2, at 25°C.
11. The hydrogen sulphite ion (HSO3- ) is amphiprotic. (a) Write an equation for the
reaction of HSO3- with water, in which the ion acts as an acid. (b) Write an
equation for the reaction of HSO3- with water, in which the ion acts as a base. In
both cases identify the conjugate acid-base pairs.
12. The Kw value that we normally use is for room temperature (25°C). Calculate the
equilibrium H+ concentration and pH of pure, neutral water at 0.0°C (Kw = 1.14 x
10-15 at 0.0°C).
13. A 0.10 M solution of formic acid (HCOOH) contains 4.2 x 10-3 M H+ (aq).
Calculate the percentage of the acid that is ionized.
14. Calculate the concentration of OH– in a 0.15 M solution of NH3. (Kb=1.8 x 10-5)
15. Calculate the pH of a 0.20 M solution of HCN. Ka for HCN is 4.9x10–10.
16. A 0.020 M solution of niacin has a pH of 3.26. Calculate the percent ionization of
the niacin.
17. Calculate the [H3O+] in 0.45 M solution of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) (Ka= 9.1x10 -8
M).
18. Calculate pH in a 0.60 M solution of ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) (Kb = 5.6x10-10 )
19. The pH in a 0.25 M solution of the acid HBrO is 4.65. Calculate the value of K a
for the acid HBrO.
20. Determine the [H3O+] of 0.30 M benzoic acid. (Ka= 6.5x10-5 M)
21. Find the value of Kb for the oxalate ion (Cr2O42-)(Ka = 6.4x10-5)
22. Calculate the pH of 0.22 M solution of the salt NaNO2(base). (Ka = 4.6x10-4)
23. The value of Kb of weak base methylamine (CH3NH2) is 4.4x10-4. Calculate the
value of Ka for the acid CH3NH3+.
24. The pH of 0.40 M solution of the lactate ion (C3H5O3-)(weak base) is 8.73.
Calculate the Kb of the lactate ion (C3H5O3-).
25. Calculate the value of Ka for lactic acid (HC3H5O3) using the information in
Question 24.
26. Calculate the pH of a 2.5 M solution of hydroiodic acid (HI).
27. What is the pH of 0.01265 M ethylamine solution (base)?
28. The [H3O+] of a 0.10 M cyanic acid (HCNO) is 0.0010 M. Calculate the Ka for
cyanic acid.
29. A 0.0050 M solution of butyric acid (HC4H7O) has a pH of 4.0, calculate the value
of Ka.
30. Determine the [OH-] and [H+] of a 0.20 M solution of formic acid (HCOOH).
(Ka= 1.8x10-4)
31. Hydrazine (base) (N2H4) has a concentration of 0.15 M and a pH of 10.70.
Calculate the value of Kb of hydrazine?
32. Codeine (C18H21NO3) is a weak organic base. A 5.0 x 10¯3 M solution of codeine
has a pH of 9.95. Calculate the value of Kb for this substance.
33. What is the pH of a solution 0.50 M CH3COOH and 0.30 M NaCH3COOH? [Ka
(CH3COOH) = 1.8 x 10-5]
34. A student prepares a 0.15 M solution of a monoprotic weak acid and determines
the pH to be 11.68. What is the Kb of this weak base?
35. A 0.15 mol/L solution of the ascorbate ion, HC6H6O6¯, has a pH of 8.65.
Calculate the Kb for the ascorbate ion.

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