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Question.
Identify the conjugate base in the reaction shown here.
HClO2(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + ClO2-(aq) - ✓✓ Ans ClO2-
Question.
Which ion will be basic in aqueous solution?
a. Br-
b. NO3-
c. HSO4-
d. SO32- - ✓✓ Ans d. SO32-
because SO32- is the conjugate base of a weak acid in an aqueous solution.
Question.
Which pair is a Brønsted-Lowry conjugate acid-base pair?
a. NH3; NH4+
b. H3O+; OH-
c. HCl; HBr
d. ClO4-; ClO3- - ✓✓ Ans a. NH3; NH4+
Question.
Consider the given acid ionization constants and identify the strongest conjugate base.
ACID: Ka:
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, HNO2(aq). 4.6 x10-4
HCHO2(aq). 1.8 x10-4
HClO(aq). 2.9 X10-8
HCH(aq). 4.9 X10-10
a. NO2− (aq)
b. CHO2− (aq)
c. ClO− (aq)
d. CN− (aq) - ✓✓ Ans d. CN- (aq)
Question.
The weaker the acid the _______ the conjugate base - ✓✓ Ans stronger
Question.
What is the OH- concentration in an aqueous solution at 25 ºC in which [H3O+] = 1.9 × 10−9
M?
a. 1.9 × 10−9 M
b. 5.3 × 10−6 M
c. 1.9 × 105 M
d. 1.9 × 10−23 M - ✓✓ Ans b. 5.3 X10-6
Question.
An HNO3 (aq) solution has a pH of 1.75. What is the molar concentration of the HNO3 (aq)
solution?
a. 1.75 M
b. 5.6 x 10−13 M
c. 56 M
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