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WorksheetsIONIC EQUILIBRIA 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 19mins
HCO3- ion acts as Bronsted-Lowry acid in the reaction
HCO3−(aq)+H3O+(aq)→2H2O(l)+CO 2
HCO3−(aq)+H2O(l)→H2CO3(aq)+OH−(aq)
HCO3−(aq)+OH−(aq)→H2O(l)+CO32−(aq)
HCO3−(aq)+HSO4−(aq)→H2CO3(aq)+SO42−(aq))
The pH value of a solution of NaOH 2.50x10-3 M is
2.60
4.50
11.40
12.30
Calculate the concentration of hydroxide ions in an aqueous solution containing 4.0x10-8 M hydronium ions.
4.0x10-22
2.5x10-7
1.0x10-12
4.0x10-8
The Kb values of the following bases are
C6H7O6- Kb = 1.3x10-10
C2H5NH2 Kb = 5.6x10-4
C5H5N Kb = 1.7x10-9
Choose the arrangement of the conjugate acids of the above bases in order of increasing acidity.
C6H7O6H < C5H5NH+ < C2H5NH3+
C5H5NH+ < C2H5NH3+ < C6H7O6H
C6H7O6H < C2H5NH3+ < C5H5NH+
C2H5NH3+ < C5H5NH+ < C6H7O6H
The following solutions are buffer solutions EXCEPT
NH3 and NH4Cl
HC2H3O2 and NH4C2H3O2
HC2H3O2 and NaC2H3O2
NH3 and (NH4)2SO4
pH of a solution comprising of benzoic acid, C6H5COOH 0.25 M and sodium benzoate, C6H5COONa 0.15 M is
[Ka C6H5COOH = 6.5x10-5]
3.40
3.97
4.41
4.83
Which of the following salts forms an aqueous solution with the lowest pH value?
NH4NO3
Ca(NO3)2
KNO3
Mg(NO3)2
For a titration between sulphuric acid and an aqueous solution of ammonia, the most suitable indicator (with its pH range) is
ethyl red (4.5-6.5)
phenol red (6.7-8.5)
phenolphthalein (8.3-10.0)
alizarin yellow (10.1-12.0)
1. Choose the TRUE statement(s) by referring to the ionisation constants for several bases given.
Base Kb
p 4.3x10-3
q 4.1x10-5
r 6.7x10-4
p is the strongest base
q has the highest pKb value
p, q and r have pH > 9.5
Salt(s) that produce(s) acidic aqueous solution(s) is (are)
Na2SO4
Na4NO3
NaH2PO4
Ca(OH)2 + H2CO3 -->
Why is indicator added to a titration?
To test for acids
to show the endpoint
to prove a reaction has happened
to show a colour
