Question 1
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According to the Arrhenius concept, an acid is a substance that __________.
Answer
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A) is capable of donating one or more H+
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B) causes an increase in the concentration of H+ in aqueous solutions
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C) can accept a pair of electrons to form a coordinate covalent bond
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D) reacts with the solvent to form the cation formed by autoionization of that solvent
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E) tastes bitter
Question 2
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A BrØnsted-Lowry base is defined as a substance that __________.
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A) increases [H+] when placed in H2O
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B) decreases [H+] when placed in H2O
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C) increases [OH-] when placed in H2O
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D) acts as a proton acceptor
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E) acts as a proton donor
Question 3
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A BrØnsted-Lowry acid is defined as a substance that __________.
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A) increases Ka when placed in H2O
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B) decreases [H+] when placed in H2O
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C) increases [OH-] when placed in H2O
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D) acts as a proton acceptor
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E) acts as a proton donor
Question 4
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Which one of the following is a BrØnsted -Lowry acid?
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A) (CH3)^3NH+
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B) CH3COOH
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C) HF
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D) HNO2
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E) all of the above
Question 5
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A substance that is capable of acting as both an acid and as a base is __________.
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A) autosomal
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B) conjugated
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C) amphoteric
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D) saturated
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E) miscible
Question 6
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6) Which one of the following is a BrØnsted -Lowry base?
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A) (CH3)3N
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B) CH3COOH
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C) HF
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D) HNO2
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E) none of the above
Question 7
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The molar concentration of hydronium ion in pure water at 25°C is __________.
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A) 0.00
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B) 1.0 × 10-7
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C) 1.0 × 10-14
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D) 1.00
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E) 7.00
Question 8
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The magnitude of Kw indicates that __________.
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A) water autoionizes very slowly
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B) water autoionizes very quickly
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C) water autoionizes only to a very small extent
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D) the autoionization of water is exothermic
Question 9
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In basic solution, __________.
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A) [H3O+] = [OH-]
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B) [H3O+] > [OH-]
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C) [H3O+] < [OH-]
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D) [H3O+] = 0 M
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E) [OH-] > 7.00
Question 10
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Which solution below has the highest concentration of hydroxide ions?
Answer
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A) pH = 3.21
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B) pH = 12.6
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C) pH = 7.93
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D) pH = 9.82
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E) pH = 7.00
Question 11
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Which solution below has the highest concentration of hydronium ions?
Answer
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A) pH = 3.21
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B) pH = 12.6
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C) pH = 7.93
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D) pH = 9.82
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E) pH = 7.00
Question 12
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Which one of the following statements regarding Kw is false?
Answer
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A) pKw is 14.00 at 25°C
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B) The value of Kw is always 1.0 × 10-14.
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C) Kw changes with temperature.
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D) The value of Kw shows that water is a weak acid.
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E) Kw is known as the ion product of water.
Question 13
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The hydride ion, H-, is a stronger base than the hydroxide ion, OH-. The product(s) of the reaction of hydride ion with water is/ are __________.
Answer
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A) H3O+ (aq)
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B) OH- (aq) + H2 (g)
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C) OH- (aq) + 2H+ (aq)
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D) no reaction occurs
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E) H2O2 (aq)
Question 14
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An aqueous solution contains 0.10 M NaOH. The solution is __________.
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A) very dilute
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B) highly colored
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C) basic
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D) neutral
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E) acidic
Question 15
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Nitric acid is a strong acid. This means that __________.
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A) aqueous solutions of HNO3 contain equal concentrations of H+(aq) and OH-(aq)
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B) HNO3 does not dissociate at all when it is dissolved in water
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C) HNO3 dissociates completely to H+(aq) and NO3-(aq) when it dissolves in water
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D) HNO3 produces a gaseous product when it is neutralized
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E) HNO3 cannot be neutralized by a weak base
Question 16
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Of the following acids, __________ is a strong acid.
Answer
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A) HNO2
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B) H2CO3
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C) HBrO3
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D) HClO
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E) HF
Question 17
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Of the following acids, __________ is not a strong acid.
Answer
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A) HNO2
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B) H2SO4
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C) HNO3
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D) HClO4
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E) HCl
Question 18
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Which one of the following is the weakest acid?
Answer
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A) HF (Ka = 6.8 × 10-4)
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B) HClO (Ka = 3.0 × 10-8)
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C) HNO2 (Ka = 4.5 × 10-4)
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D) HCN (Ka = 4.9 × 10-10)
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E) Acetic acid (Ka = 1.8 × 10-5)
Question 19
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The Ka of hypochlorous acid (HClO) is 3.0 × 10-8 at 25.0°C. What is the % ionization of hypochlorous acid in a 0.015 M aqueous solution of HClO at 25.0°C?
Answer
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A) 4.5 × 10-8
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B) 14
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C) 2.1 × 10-5
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D) 0.14
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E) 1.4 × 10-3
Question 20
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In which of the following aqueous solutions does the weak acid exhibit the highest percentage ionization?
Answer
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A) 0.01 M HC2H3O2 (Ka = 1.8 × 10-5)
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B) 0.01 M HNO2 (Ka = 4.5 × 10-4)
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C) 0.01 M HF (Ka = 6.8 × 10-4)
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D) 0.01 M HClO (Ka = 3.0 × 10-8)
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E) These will all exhibit the same percentage ionization.
Question 21
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In which of the following aqueous solutions does the weak acid exhibit the lowest percentage ionization?
Answer
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A) 0.01 M HC2H3O2 (Ka = 1.8 × 10-5)
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B) 0.01 M HNO2 (Ka = 4.5 × 10-4)
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C) 0.01 M HF (Ka = 6.8 × 10-4)
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D) 0.01 M HClO (Ka = 3.0 × 10-8)
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E) These will all exhibit the same percentage ionization.
Question 22
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HA is a weak acid. Which equilibrium corresponds to the equilibrium constant Kb for A-?
Answer
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A) HA (aq) + H2O (l) --> H2A+ (aq) + OH- (aq)
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B) A- (aq) + H3O+ (aq) --> HA (aq) + H2O (l)
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C) HA (aq) + OH- (aq) --> H2O (l) + H+ (aq)
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D) A- (aq) + H2O (l) --> HA (aq) + OH- (aq)
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E) A- (aq) + OH- (aq) --> HOA2- (aq)
Question 23
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Using the data in the table, which of the conjugate acids below is the weakest acid?
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A) HClO
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B) HCO3-
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C) H2S
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D) NH3CH3+
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E) H2S and HClO
Question 24
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A 0.0035 M aqueous solution of a particular compound has pH = 2.46. The compound is __________.
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A) a weak base
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B) a weak acid
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C) a strong acid
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D) a strong base
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E) a salt
Question 25
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Which of the following aqueous solutions has the lowest [OH-]?
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A) a solution with a pH of 3.0
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B) a 1 × 10-4 M solution of HNO3
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C) a solution with a pOH of 12.0
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D) pure water
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E) a 1 × 10-3 M solution of NH4Cl
Question 26
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Which of the following aqueous solutions has the highest [OH-]?
Answer
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A) a solution with a pH of 3.0
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B) a 1 × 10-4 M solution of HNO3
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C) a solution with a pOH of 12.0
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D) pure water
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E) a 1 × 10-3 M solution of NH4Cl
Question 27
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Of the following substances, an aqueous solution of __________ will form basic solutions.
NH4Cl Cu(NO3)2 K2CO3 NaF
Answer
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A) NH4Cl, Cu(NO3)2
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B) K2CO3, NH4Cl
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C) NaF only
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D) NaF, K2CO3
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E) NH4Cl only
Question 28
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A 0.1 M aqueous solution of __________ will have a pH of 7.0 at 25.0°C.
NaOCl KCl NH4Cl Ca(OAc)2
Answer
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A) NaOCl
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B) KCl
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C) NH4Cl
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D) Ca(OAc)2
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E) KCl and NH4Cl
Question 29
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Of the compounds below, a 0.1 M aqueous solution of __________ will have the highest pH.
Answer
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A) KCN, Ka of HCN = 4.0 × 10-10
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B) NH4NO3, Kb of NH3 = 1.8 × 10-5
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C) NaOAc, Ka of HOAc = 1.8 × 10-5
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D) NaClO, Ka of HClO = 3.2 × 10-8
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E) NaHS, Kb of HS- = 1.8 × 10-7
Question 30
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A 0.1 M solution of __________ has a pH of 7.0.
Answer
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A) Na2S
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B) KF
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C) NaNO3
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D) NH4Cl
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E) NaF
Question 31
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52) An aqueous solution of __________ will produce a basic solution.
Answer
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A) NH4ClO4
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B) KBr
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C) NaCl
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D) NaHSO4
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E) Na2SO3
Question 32
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Of the following, which is the strongest acid?
Question 33
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Of the following, which is the weakest acid?
Question 34
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Which of the following acids will be the strongest?
Answer
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A) H2SO4
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B) HSO4-
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C) H2SO3
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D) H2SeO4
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E) HSO3-
Question 35
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In the gas phase reaction below, NH3 is acting as a(n) __________ base but not as a(n) __________ base.
Question 36
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What is the conjugate acid of NH3?
Answer
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A) NH3
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B) NH2+
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C) NH3+
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D) NH4+
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E) NH4OH
Question 37
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What is the conjugate acid of CO3-2?
Answer
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A) CO2-2
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B) HCO2-2
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C) H2CO3
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D) HCO3-
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E) none of the above
Question 38
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The conjugate base of HSO4- is __________.
Answer
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A) OH-
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B) H2SO4
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C) SO42-
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D) HSO4+
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E) H3SO4+
Question 39
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The conjugate base of H2PO4- is __________.
Answer
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A) PO4-3
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B) H2PO4
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C) H3PO4
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D) HPO4-2
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E) none of the above
Question 40
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The conjugate acid of HSO4- is __________.
Answer
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A) SO42-
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B) H2SO4
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C) HSO4+
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D) H+
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E) HSO3+
Question 41
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What is the conjugate base of OH-?
Answer
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A) O2
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B) O-
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C) H2O
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D) O2-
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E) H3O+
Question 42
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What is the pOH of an aqueous solution at 25.0 °C that contains 3.98 × 10-9 M hydronium ion?
Answer
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A) 8.400
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B) 5.600
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C) 9.000
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D) 3.980
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E) 7.000
Question 43
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What is the pH of an aqueous solution at 25.0 °C that contains 3.98 × 10-9 M hydroxide ion?
Answer
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A) 8.40
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B) 5.60
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C) 9.00
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D) 3.98
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E) 7.00
Question 44
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What is the pOH of an aqueous solution at 25.0 °C that contains 3.98 × 10-9 M hydroxide ion?
Answer
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A) 8.40
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B) 5.60
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C) 9.00
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D) 3.98
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E) 7.00
Question 45
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Calculate the concentration (in M) of hydronium ions in a solution at 25.0°C with a pOH of 4.223.
Answer
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A) 5.98 × 10-5
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B) 1.67 × 10-10
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C) 1.67 × 104
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D) 5.99 × 10-19
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E) 1.00 × 10-7
Question 46
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An aqueous solution contains 0.100 M NaOH at 25.0°C. The pH of the solution is __________.
Answer
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A) 0.100
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B) 1.00
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C) 13.00
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D) 7.00
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E) -1.00
Question 47
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An aqueous solution contains 0.150 M HCl at 25.0°C. The pH of the solution is __________.
Answer
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A) 0.150
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B) 1.00
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C) 13.00
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D) 7.00
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E) 0.82
Question 48
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HZ is a weak acid. An aqueous solution of HZ is prepared by dissolving 0.020 mol of HZ in sufficient water to yield 1.0 L of solution. The pH of the solution was 4.93 at 25.0°C. The Ka of HZ is
Answer
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A) 1.2 × 10-5
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B) 6.9 × 10-9
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C) 1.4 × 10-10
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D) 9.9 × 10-2
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E) 2.8 × 10-12
Question 49
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The pH of a 0.60 M aqueous solution of formic acid, HCHO2, at 25.0°C is 1.98. What is the value of Ka for formic acid?
Answer
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A) 2.0 × 10-5
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B) 1.8 × 10-4
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C) 6.0 × 10-5
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D) 3.5 × 10-4
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E) none of the above
Question 50
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A 0.15 M aqueous solution of the weak acid HA at 25.0°C has a pH of 5.35. The value of Ka for HA is __________.
Answer
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A) 3.0 × 10-5
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B) 1.8 × 10-5
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C) 7.1 × 10-9
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D) 1.3 × 10-10
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E) 3.3 × 104
Question 51
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The Ka of hypochlorous acid (HClO) is 3.00 × 10-8. What is the pH at 25.0°C of an aqueous solution that is 0.0200 M in HClO?
Answer
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A) +2.45
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B) -2.45
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C) -9.22
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D) +9.22
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E) +4.61
Question 52
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The acid-dissociation constants of sulfurous acid (H2SO3) are Kal = 1.7 × 10-2 and
Ka2 = 6.4 × 10-8 at 25.0°C. Calculate the pH of a 0.163 M aqueous solution of sulfurous acid.
Answer
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A) 4.53
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B) 1.28
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C) 1.86
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D) 6.21
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E) 1.93
Question 53
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The acid-dissociation constants of phosphoric acid (H2PO3) are Kal = 7.5 × 10-3, Ka2 = 6.2 × 10-8, and Ka3 = 4.2 × 10-13 at 25.0°C. What is the pH of a 2.5 M aqueous solution of phosphoric acid?
Answer
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A) 1.82
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B) 0.40
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C) 2.51
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D) 0.86
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E) 0.13
Question 54
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The pH of a 0.55 M aqueous solution ammonia, NH3, at 25.0°C is 11.50. What is the value of Kb for NH3?
Answer
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A) 2.0 × 10-9
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B) 1.1 × 10-9
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C) 6.0 × 10-5
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D) 1.8 × 10-5
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E) none of the above
Question 55
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The pH of a 0.30 M solution of a weak acid is 2.67. What is the Ka for this acid?
Answer
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A) 2.1 × 10-4
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B) 4.4 × 10-4
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C) 1.5 × 10-4
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D) 6.6 × 10-4
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E) none of the above
Question 56
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Z- is a weak base. An aqueous solution of NaZ is prepared by dissolving 0.350 mol of NaZ in sufficient water to yield 1.0 L of solution. The pH of the solution was 8.93 at 25.0°C. The Kb of Z- is __________.
Answer
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A) 1.2 × 10-5
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B) 6.9 × 10-9
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C) 2.1 × 10-10
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D) 9.9 × 10-2
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E) 2.8 × 10-12
Question 57
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The acid-dissociation constant, Ka, for gallic acid is 4.57 × 10-3. What is the base-dissociation constant, Kb, for the gallate ion?
Answer
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A) 4.57 × 10-3
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B) 2.19 × 10-12
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C) 5.43 × 10-5
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D) 7.81 × 10-6
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E) 2.19 × 102
Question 58
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The base-dissociation constant, Kb, for pyridine, C5H5N, is 1.4 × 10-9. The acid-dissociation constant, Ka, for the pyridinium ion, C5H5NH+, is __________.
Answer
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A) 1.0 × 10-7
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B) 1.4 × 10-23
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C) 7.1 × 10-4
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D) 1.4 × 10-5
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E) 7.1 × 10-6
Question 59
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The Ka for HCN is 4.9 × 10-10. What is the value of Kb for CN-?
Answer
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A) 2.0 × 10-5
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B) 4.0 × 10-6
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C) 4.9 × 104
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D) 4.9 × 10-24
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E) 2.0 × 109
Question 60
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The base-dissociation constant of ethylamine (C2H5NH2) is 6.4 × 10-4 at 25.0 °C. The [H+] in
a 1.6 × 10-2 M solution of ethylamine is __________ M.
Answer
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A) 3.5 × 10-12
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B) 2.9 × 10-3
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C) 3.1 × 10-12
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D) 3.2 × 10-3
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E) 11.46
Question 61
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Calculate the pH of a 0.100 M aqueous solution of NH3. The Kb of NH3 is 1.77 × 10-5.
Answer
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A) 8.95
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B) 11.12
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C) 2.88
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D) 12.12
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E) 1.87
Question 62
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The acid-dissociation constant of hydrocyanic acid (HCN) at 25.0°C is 4.9 × 10-10. What is the pH of an aqueous solution of 0.080 M sodium cyanide (NaCN)?
Answer
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A) 11.11
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B) 2.89
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C) 1.3 × 10-3
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D) 7.8 × 10-12
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E) 3.9 × 10-11
Question 63
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Calculate the pH of 0.586 M anilinium hydrochloride (C6H5NH3Cl) solution in water, given that Kb for aniline is 3.83 × 10-4.
Answer
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A) 1.82
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B) 12.18
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C) 5.41
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D) 8.59
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E) 12.42
Question 64
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A solution of acetic acid is 2.0% dissociated at 25.0°C. What was the original concentration (in M) of the acetic acid solution? The Ka at 25.0 °C for acetic acid is 1.8 × 10-5.
Answer
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A) 3.6 x 10-7
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B) 0.045
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C)
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D)
Question 65
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What is the pH of a sodium acetate solution prepared by adding 0.820 grams of sodium acetate to 100.0 ml of water at 25.0°C? The Ka at 25.0°C for acetic acid is 1.8 × 10-5.
Answer
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A) 8.87
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B) 1.476 x 10-3
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C) 2.87
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D) 11.13
Question 66
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In the reaction
BF3 + F- → BF4-
BF3 acts as a Br∅nsted-Lowry acid.
Question 67
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An acid containing the COOH group is called a carbo-oxy acid.
Question 68
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A Lewis acid is an electron-pair acceptor, and a Lewis base is an electron-pair donor.