WorksheetsAP Ch5 Acid and Base Types and Strengths
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 3hrs 3mins
The value of Kw for water at 0°C is 1×10−15. What is the pOH of water at 0°C?
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
The pH of a solution prepared by the addition of 10. mL of 0.002 M KOH(aq) to 10. mL of distilled water is closest to
12
11
10
4
What is the H+(aq) concentration in 0.05 M HCN(aq)? (Ka for HCN is 5.0 x 10-10)
2.5 x 10-11 M
2.5 x 10-10 M
5.0 x 10-10 M
5.0 x 10-6 M
A solution prepared by mixing 10 mL of 1 M HCl and 10 mL of 1.2 M NaOH has a pH of
1
5
7
13
The table above provides the chemical structures for weak bases and their ionization constants, Kb. Based on the data, which of the following provides the best reason for the trend in base strengths?
The number of hydrogen atoms
The number of resonance structures
The different electronegativities of H, I, and Br
The different molar masses
CaCN2 + 3H2O → CaCO3 + 2NH3
How much NH3 is produced upon reaction of 160. g of CaCN2 and 4.0. moles of H2O?
Find the pH of a solution with [OH-] = 8.41 x 10-4.
3.08
10.92
9.88
11.23

What is the pH of a solution that has an [H+] of 2.5 × 10–5?
4.60
5.0
2.5
7
A 1-molar solution of a very weak monoprotic acid has a pH of 5. What is the value of Ka for the acid?
1 × 10–10
1 × 10–7
1 × 10–5
1 × 10–2
Which is a strong acid?
12.0 M HNO2
10.0 M H2SO3
5.0 M HI
5.0 M HF
If a solution has a [H+] of 9.3x10-11, what is the pH?
10.0
4.0
3.5
8.2
If a solution has a [OH-] of 2.3x10-4, it must be a(n)...
Acid
Base
Neutral
What is the equation for calculating pH?
pH = [H+]
pH = log [H+]
pH = -log[OH-]
pH = -log [H+]
If we dissolve 20.0 grams of HCl in 1.2 L of water, what is the pH of that solution?
0.34
4.21
7.20
10.34
If the hydronium ion H3O+ concentration is equal to the hydroxide ion OH- concentration, the solution is a(n)
acid
base
salt
neutral solution
The pH of a solution is 8.43. What is the hydronium ion H3O+ concentration?
3.7 x 10-9 M
2.7 x 10-6 M
1.0 x 10-8.43 M
1.0 x 10-14
What is the [OH-] if the pH is 4.900?
7.94 x 10-10 M
1.00 x 10-4 M
7.94 x 10-14 M
4.90 x 10-10 M
What is the difference between a conjugate Brønsted–Lowry acid–base pair?
Electron pair
Positive charge
Proton
Hydrogen atom
Which is an example of an amphiprotic species?
Al2O3
CO32−
P4O10
HPO42−
Which two species act as Brønsted–Lowry acids in the reaction?
H2PO4− (aq) + OH− (aq) ⇌
HPO42− (aq) + H2O (l)
HPO42− (aq) and OH− (aq)
H2PO4− (aq) and HPO42− (aq)
HPO42− (aq) and H2O (l)
H2PO4− (aq) and H2O (l)
Which of the following is correct?
A weak acid is a proton donor and its aqueous solution shows good conductivity.
A weak acid is a proton donor and its aqueous solution shows poor conductivity.
A weak acid is a proton acceptor and its aqueous solution shows good conductivity.
A weak acid is a proton acceptor and its aqueous solution shows poor conductivity.
Which species acts as a Lewis and Brønsted–Lowry base?
[Al(H2O)6]3+
BF3
NH4+
OH−
Which species behave as Brønsted–Lowry bases in the following reaction?
H2SO4 + HNO3 H2NO3+ + HSO4-
HNO3 and HSO4-
HNO3 and H2NO3+
H2SO4 and HSO4-
H2NO3+ and HSO4-
Which is a conjugate Brønsted–Lowry acid-base pair?
CH3COO− / H3O+
H2O / CH3COO−
H2O / H3O+
CH3COOH / H2O
Which of the following is an example of a Lewis acid–base reaction, but not a Brønsted–Lowry acid–base reaction?
2CrO2−4(aq) + 2H+(aq) →
Cr2O2−7(aq) + H2O(l)
Co(H2O)2+6(aq) + 4HCl(aq) →
CoCl2−4(aq) + 4H+(aq) + 6H2O(l)
NH3(aq) + H+(aq) →
NH+4(aq)
CH3COO−(aq) + H2O(l) →
CH3COOH(aq) + OH−(aq)
Consider the equilibrium below.
CH3CH2COOH(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ CH3CH2COO−(aq) + H3O+(aq)
Which species represent a conjugate acid-base pair?
CH3CH2COOH and H2O
H2O and CH3CH2COO−
H3O+ and H2O
CH3CH2COO− and H3O+
With which do most acids react?
I. sodium hydrogen carbonate
II. magnesium
III. calcium sulfate
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
What are the products of the reaction between sulfuric acid and sodium hydrogen carbonate?
NaSO4 + H2O + CO2
Na2SO4 + CO2
Na2SO4 + H2O + CO2
NaSO4 + H2CO3
Which solution is basic at 25 °C?
Kw = 1.0 × 10−14
[H+] = 1.0 × 10−3 mol dm−3
[OH−] = 1.0 × 10−13 mol dm−3
solution of pH = 4.00
[H3O+] = 1.0 × 10−13 mol dm−3
What is the pH of 0.001 mol dm−3 NaOH (aq)?
1
3
11
13
What is the pH of a solution in which the hydroxide ion concentration is 1 × 10−11 mol dm−3 at 298 K?
Kw = 1 × 10−14 at 298 K
3
7
11
14
10.0 cm3 of an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide of pH = 10 is mixed with 990.0 cm3 of distilled water. What is the pH of the resulting solution?
8
9
11
12
A solution of acid HX has a pH = 1 and a solution of acid HY has a pH = 3. Which statement must be correct?
The [H+] in the solution of HY is 2 times GREATER than the [H+] in the solution of HX.
The [H+] in the solution of HY is 100 times GREATER than the [H+] in the solution of HX.
The [H+] in the solution of HY is 2 times LESS than the [H+] in the solution of HX.
The [H+] in the solution of HY is 100 times LESS than the [H+] in the solution of HX.
The pH of a solution changes from pH=2 to pH=5. What happens to the concentration of the hydrogen ions during this pH change?
It decreases by a factor of 1000
It increases by a factor of 1000
It decreases by a factor of 100
It increases by a factor of 100
An example of a strong acid solution is perchloric acid, HClO4, in water. Which statement is correct for this solution?
HClO4 is completely dissociated in the solution.
HClO4 exists mainly as molecules in the solution.
The solution reacts only with strong bases.
The solution has a pH value greater than 7.
What is the correct expression for the ionic product constant of water, Kw?
Kw=[H+][OH−][H2O]
Kw=[H+]+[OH−]
Kw=[H+][OH−]
What is the order of increasing pH for the following solutions of the same concentration?
HCl (aq) < NH3 (aq) < NaOH (aq) < CH3COOH (aq)
CH3COOH (aq) < HCl (aq) < NH3 (aq) < NaOH (aq)
HCl (aq) < CH3COOH (aq) < NH3 (aq) < NaOH (aq)
NaOH (aq) < NH3 (aq) < CH3COOH (aq) < HCl (aq)
Which statement is correct?
A strong acid is a good proton donor and has a strong conjugate base.
A weak acid is a poor proton acceptor and has a strong conjugate base.
A strong acid is a good proton donor and has a weak conjugate base.
A strong base is a good proton donor and has a weak conjugate acid.
Which 1.0 moldm–3 solution has the highest pH?
Ammonium chloride
Sulfuric acid
Sodium chloride
Ammonia
Which compound is a strong acid?
NH3
HNO3
H2CO3
CH3COOH
Which group of three compounds contains only weak acids and bases?
A
B
C
D
Which list contains only strong bases?
ammonia, sodium hydroxide, ethylamine
potassium hydroxide, ammonia, sodium hydroxide
lithium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, barium hydroxide
ammonia, ethylamine, barium hydroxide
A solution of acid A has a pH of 1 and a solution of acid B has a pH of 2. Which statement must be correct?
Acid A is stronger than acid B.
[A] > [B].
The concentration of H+ ions in A is higher than in B.
The concentration of H+ ions in B is twice the concentration of H+ ions in A.
Which of the following are weak acids in aqueous solution?
I. CH3COOH
II. H2CO3
III. HCl
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
For equal volumes of 1.0 moldm−3 solutions of hydrochloric acid, HCl(aq), and methanoic acid, HCOOH(aq), which statements are correct?
I. HCl dissociates more than HCOOH
II. HCl is a better electrical conductor than HCOOH
III. HCl will neutralize more NaOH than HCOOH
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which list contains only strong acids?
CH3COOH, H2CO3, H3PO4
HCl, HNO3, H2CO3
CH3COOH, HNO3, H2SO4
HCl, HNO3, H2SO
Which molecule is acting as a base in the following reaction?
OH– + NH4+ → H2O + NH3
OH–
NH4+
H2O
NH3
What is the pH of a solution that has an [H+] of 2.5 × 10–5?
4.60
5.0
2.5
7
What is the pOH of a solution where the [OH–] is 7.3 × 10–2 M?
-1.14
2.0
1.14
7.3
What is the pOH of a solution where the [H+] is 2.5 × 10–12 M?
11.6
2.40
12
2.5
The pH of a solution is 8.43. What is the [H3O+]concentration?
3.7 x 10 -9
1.0 x 10-8.43
2.7 x 10-6
1.0 x 10-14
A solution with a pOH of 4.23. Is this solution acidic or basic?
Acidic
Basic
Neutral
Water can act as both an acid and a base in an ionization reaction to form H+ and OH– ions. What is this phenomenon called?
neutralization
auto-ionization
base dissociation
acid dissociation
Complete the following reaction:
H3PO4 + NaOH -->
Na3PO4 + H2O
Na +H2O
Na3PO4 + H2
Na3PO4 + H2O + CO2
H2SO4 + KOH -->
Complete the following reaction:
HCl + Mg(OH)2 -->
MgCl2 + H2O
Mg +H2O
MgCl2 + H2
MgCl2 + H2O + CO2
