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6) Which one of the following species acts as a Br∅nsted-Lowry acid in water?
A) NaH
B) NH4+
C) CH3NH2
D) C6H6
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.1 Acid-Base Concepts: The Bronsted-Lowry Theory
7) In the following chemical equation indicate the reactant that is a Br∅nsted-Lowry acid.
HCN(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + CN-(aq)
A) HCN
B) H2O
C) H3O+
D) CN-
Answer: A
Topic: Section 14.1 Acid-Base Concepts: The Bronsted-Lowry Theory
10) What are the Br∅nsted-Lowry acids in the following chemical reaction?
HBr(sol) + CH3COOH(sol) ⇌ CH3C(OH)2+(sol) + Br-(sol)
A) HBr, CH3COOH
B) HBr, CH3C(OH)2+
C) CH3COOH, CH3C(OH)2+
D) CH3COOH, Br-
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.1 Acid-Base Concepts: The Bronsted-Lowry Theory
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11) What are the conjugate acid-base pairs in the following chemical reaction?
NH3(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq)
A) NH3, H2O and NH4+, OH-
B) NH3, NH4+ and H2O, OH-
C) NH3, OH- and H2O, NH4+
D) NH3 and NH4+
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.1 Acid-Base Concepts: The Bronsted-Lowry Theory
12) Identify the conjugate acid/base pairs present in an aqueous solution of hydrogen sulfate ion,
HSO4-.
A) HSO4-/SO42- and H3O+/H2O
B) H2SO4/HSO4- and H2O/OH-
C) HSO4-/H2O and H3O+/SO42-
D) HSO4-/H2O and H2SO4/OH-
Answer: A
Topic: Section 14.1 Acid-Base Concepts: The Bronsted-Lowry Theory
15) Which one of the following can behave either as a Br∅nsted-Lowry acid or a Br∅nsted-Lowry base
in an aqueous solution reaction?
A) HSO3-
B) NH3
C) HI
D) H3PO4
Answer: A
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Topic: Section 14.1 Acid-Base Concepts: The Bronsted-Lowry Theory
16) Write a balanced equation for the dissociation of the Br∅nsted-Lowry acid HSO4- in water.
A) HSO4-(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H2SO4(aq) + OH-(aq)
B) HSO4-(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ SO42-(aq) + H3O+(aq)
C) HSO4-(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ SO32-(aq) + OH-(aq)
D) HSO4-(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ SO3(g) + OH-(aq) + H2O(l)
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.1 Acid-Base Concepts: The Bronsted-Lowry Theory
17) Which of the following Br∅nsted-Lowry acids does not behave as a strong acid when it is dissolved
in water?
A) HBr
B) HCl
C) HNO2
D) HClO4
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.2 Acid Strength and Base Strength
20) What is the strongest Br∅nsted-Lowry acid in the chemical reaction shown below?
2 HNO3(aq) + Ba(OH)2(aq) → Ba(NO3)2(aq) + 2 H2O(l)
A) HNO3
B) Ba(OH)2
C) Ba(NO3)2
D) H2O
Answer: A
Topic: Section 14.2 Acid Strength and Base Strength
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21) From the following chemical reactions determine the relative Br∅nsted-Lowry acid strengths
(strongest to weakest).
HCl(aq) + H2O(l) → H3O+(aq) + Cl-(aq)
HCN(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + CN-(aq)
A) HCl > HCN > H3O+
B) HCl > H3O+ > HCN
C) H3O+ > HCl > HCN
D) HCN > H3O+ > HCl
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.2 Acid Strength and Base Strength
22) From the following chemical reactions determine the relative Br∅nsted-Lowry acid strengths
(strongest to weakest).
HClO4(aq) + H2O(l) → H3O+(aq) + ClO4-(aq)
HNO2(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + NO2-(aq)
A) HClO4 > H3O+ > HNO2
B) HClO4 > HNO2 > H3O+
C) H3O+ > HClO4 > HNO2
D) H3O+ > HNO2 > HClO4
Answer: A
Topic: Section 14.2 Acid Strength and Base Strength
23) From the following chemical reactions determine the relative Br∅nsted-Lowry acid strengths
(strongest to weakest).
HClO4(sol) + CH3COOH(l) → CH3C2(OH)2+(sol) + ClO4-(aq)
H2SO4(sol) + CH3COOH(l) ⇌ CH3C(OH)2+(sol) + HSO4-(sol)
A) HClO4 > H2SO4 > CH3COOH
B) HClO4 > H2SO4 > CH3C(OH)2+
C) HClO4 > CH3COOH > H2SO4
D) HClO4 > CH3C(OH)2+ > H2SO4
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.2 Acid Strength and Base Strength
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24) From the following chemical reactions determine the relative Br∅nsted-Lowry base strengths
(strongest to weakest).
HNO3(aq) + H2O(l) → H3O+(aq) + NO3-(aq)
HF(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + F-(aq)
A) HNO3 > H3O+ > HF
B) NO3- > H2O > F-
C) F- > H2O > NO3-
D) F- > NO3- > H2O
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.2 Acid Strength and Base Strength
25) From the following chemical reactions determine the relative Br∅nsted-Lowry base strengths
(strongest to weakest).
2 NaH(s) + H2O(l) → 2 NaOH + H2(g)
NH3(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq)
A) H- > OH- > NH3
B) H- > NH3 > OH-
C) OH-> H- > NH3
D) OH- > NH3 > H-
Answer: A
Topic: Section 14.2 Acid Strength and Base Strength
26) The equilibrium constant, K, for the reaction shown below has a value 1.8 × 10–5. In this reaction
which is the strongest acid and which is the strongest base?
CH3CO2H(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + CH3CO2–(aq)
A) CH3CO2H and CH3CO2–
B) CH3CO2H and H2O
C) H3O+ and H2O
D) H3O+ and CH3CO2–
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.2 Acid Strength and Base Strength
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The following pictures represent aqueous solutions of binary acids of the type HA where the water
molecules have been omitted for clarity.
29) Using the conjugate acid-base pairs listed below, complete the following equation with the pair that
gives an equilibrium constant Kc > 1.
_____ + HSO3- ⇌ _____ + H2SO3
A) CH3CO2H/ CH3CO2-
B) HCO2H/ HCO2-
C) HNO2/NO2-
D) HNO3/NO3-
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.2 Acid Strength and Base Strength
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30) Using the conjugate acid-base pairs listed below, complete the following equation with the pair that
gives an equilibrium constant Kc > 1.
_____ + H2CO3 ⇌ _____ + HCO3-
A) HF/F-
B) HCl/Cl-
C) HOCl/OCl-
D) HSO42-/SO42-
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.2 Acid Strength and Base Strength
31) What is the geometric shape of the hydrated proton; that is, the hydronium ion H3O+?
A) angular
B) pyramidal
C) trigonal planar
D) tetrahedral
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.3 Hydrated Protons and Hydronium Ions
34) At 50°C the value of Kw is 5.5 × 10-14. A basic solution at 50°C has
A) [H3O+] < [OH-] < 2 × 10-7 M.
B) [H3O+] < 2 × 10-7 M < [OH-].
C) [H3O+] = [OH-] < 2 × 10-7 M.
D) [H3O+] > 2 × 10-7 M < [OH-].
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.4 Dissociation of Water
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35) Calculate the hydronium ion concentration in an aqueous solution that contains 2.50 × 10-4 M in
hydroxide ion.
A) 4.00 × 10-9 M
B) 4.00 × 10-10 M
C) 4.00 × 10-11 M
D) 5.00 × 10-11 M
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.4 Dissociation of Water
36) Calculate the hydroxide ion concentration in an aqueous solution that contains 3.50 × 10-3 M in
hydronium ion.
A) 2.86 × 10-4 M
B) 2.86 × 10-11 M
C) 2.86 × 10-12 M
D) 3.50 × 10-12 M
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.4 Dissociation of Water
37) A solution with a hydrogen ion concentration of 3.25 × 10-2 M is ________ and has a hydroxide
concentration of ________.
A) acidic, 3.08 × 10-12 M
B) acidic, 3.08 × 10-13 M
C) basic, 3.08 × 10-12 M
D) basic, 3.08 × 10-13 M
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.4 Dissociation of Water
38) A solution with a hydroxide ion concentration of 4.15 × 10-4 M is ________ and has a hydrogen ion
concentration of ________.
A) acidic, 2.41 × 10-10 M
B) acidic, 2.41 × 10-11 M
C) basic, 2.41 × 10-10 M
D) basic, 2.41 × 10-11 M
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.4 Dissociation of Water
39) If the ionization constant of water, Kw, at 40°C is 2.92 × 10-14, then what is the hydronium ion
concentration for a neutral solution?
A) [H3O+] < 1.00 × 10-7 M
B) [H3O+] > 1.71 × 10-7 M
C) [H3O+] = 1.71 × 10-7 M
D) [H3O+] < 1.71 × 10-7 M
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.4 Dissociation of Water
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40) Normal rainfall has a concentration of OH- that is 3.98 × 10-9. The concentration of H3O+ in normal
rainfall is
A) greater than 3.98 × 10-9, and the rain is acidic.
B) greater than 3.98 × 10-9, and the rain is basic.
C) less than 3.98 × 10-9, and the rain is acidic.
D) less than 3.98 × 10-9, and the rain is basic.
Answer: A
Topic: Section 14.4 Dissociation of Water
41) Human tears have a concentration of H3O+ that is 3.16 × 10-8. The concentration of OH- in human
tears is
A) greater than 3.16 × 10-7 and tears are acidic.
B) greater than 3.16 ×10-7 and tears are basic.
C) less than 3.16 × 10-7 and tears are acidic.
D) less than 3.16 × 10-7 and tears are basic.
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.4 Dissociation of Water
42) An acidic solution at 25°C will have a hydronium ion concentration ________ and a pH value
________.
A) [H3O+] > 1 × 10-7 M, pH > 7.00
B) [H3O+] > 1 × 10-7 M, pH < 7.00
C) [H3O+] < 1 × 10-7 M, pH > 7.00
D) [H3O+] < 1 × 10-7 M, pH < 7.00
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
43) If the ionization constant of water, Kw, at 40°C is 2.92 × 10-14, then what is the hydronium ion
concentration and pH for an acidic solution?
A) [H3O+] > 1.71 × 10-7 M and pH > 6.77
B) [H3O+] > 1.71 × 10-7 M and pH < 6.77
C) [H3O+] < 1.71 × 10-7 M and pH > 6.77
D) [H3O+] < 1.71 × 10-7 M and pH < 6.77
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
44) Calculate the pH for an aqueous solution of acetic acid that contains 2.15 × 10-3 M hydronium ion.
A) 4.65 × 10-12
B) 2.15 × 10-3
C) 2.67
D) 11.33
Answer: C
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Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
45) Calculate the pH for an aqueous solution of pyridine that contains 2.15 × 10-4 M hydroxide ion.
A) 4.65 × 10-11
B) 2.15 × 10-4
C) 3.67
D) 10.33
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
46) What is the hydroxide ion concentration and the pH for a hydrochloric acid solution that has a
hydronium ion concentration of 1.50 × 10-4 M?
A) 6.67 × 10-10 M, 4.82
B) 6.67 × 10-10 M, 9.18
C) 6.67 × 10-11 M, 3.82
D) 6.67 × 10-11 M, 10.18
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
47) What is the hydronium ion concentration and the pH for an aqueous solution of NH3 that has a
hydroxide ion concentration of 2.25 × 10-3 M?
A) 4.44 × 10-11 M, 3.65
B) 4.44 × 10-11 M, 10.35
C) 4.44 × 10-12 M, 2.65
D) 4.44 × 10-12 M, 11.35
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
48) What is the hydronium ion concentration of an acid rain sample that has a pH of 3.15?
A) 1.41 × 10-11 M
B) 7.08 × 10-4 M
C) 3.15 M
D) 10.85 M
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
49) What is the hydroxide ion concentration of a lye solution that has a pH of 11.20?
A) 6.31 × 10-12 M
B) 1.58 × 10-3 M
C) 2.80 M
D) 11.20 M
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
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50) What statement is most consistent for an acid with a pH = 3?
A) one one-hundredth as strong as an acid with a pH of 5
B) half a strong as an acid with a pH = 5
C) twice as strong as an acid with a pH of 5
D) one hundred times as strong as an acid with a pH = 5
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
51) At 25°C, the pH of a vinegar solution is 2.60. What are the values of [H3O+] and [OH-] in the
solution?
A) 3.99 × 10-12 M, 2.51 × 10-3 M
B) 2.51 × 10-3 M, 3.98 × 10-12 M
C) 2.51 × 10-3 M, 11.40 M
D) 2.60 M, 11.40 M
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
52) What is the approximate pH of a solution X that gives the following responses with the indicators
shown?
A) 3.2 - 4.4
B) 4.8 - 6.0
C) 6.0 - 7.6
D) 8.2 - 10.0
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.6 Measuring pH
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53) What is the approximate pH of a solution X that gives the following responses with the indicators
shown?
A) 3.2 - 4.4
B) 4.8 - 6.0
C) 6.0 - 7.6
D) 8.2 - 10.0
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.6 Measuring pH
54) What is the approximate pH of a solution X that gives the following responses with the indicators
shown?
A) 4.8 - 6.0
B) 6.0 - 7.6
C) 7.6 - 8.2
D) > 8.2
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.6 Measuring pH
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56) What is the pH of a 0.020 M RbOH solution?
A) 0.020
B) 0.040
C) 1.70
D) 12.30
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.7 The pH in Solutions of Strong Acids and Strong Bases
58) What is the pH of a solution prepared by dissolving 0.15 gram of solid CaO (lime) in enough water to
make 2.00 L of aqueous Ca(OH)2 (limewater)?
CaO(s) + H2O(l) → Ca2+(aq) + 2 OH-(aq)
A) 2.57
B) 2.87
C) 11.13
D) 11.43
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.7 The pH in Solutions of Strong Acids and Strong Bases
59) What is the pH of a solution prepared by diluting 25.00 mL of 0.10 M HCl with enough water to
produce a total volume of 100.00 mL?
A) 1.00
B) 1.60
C) 2.00
D) 3.20
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.7 The pH in Solutions of Strong Acids and Strong Bases
60) What is the pH of a solution prepared by diluting 25.00 mL of 0.020 M Ba(OH)2 with enough water to
produce a total volume of 250.00 mL?
A) 2.40
B) 2.70
C) 11.30
D) 11.60
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.7 The pH in Solutions of Strong Acids and Strong Bases
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61) What is the pH of a solution made by mixing 100.00 mL of 0.20 M HCl with 50.00 mL of 0.10 M
HCl? Assume that the volumes are additive.
A) 0.15
B) 0.52
C) 0.78
D) 1.70
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.7 The pH in Solutions of Strong Acids and Strong Bases
62) What is the pH of a solution made by mixing 100.0 mL of 0.10 M HNO3, 50.0 mL of 0.20 M HCl,
and 100.0 mL of water? Assume that the volumes are additive.
A) 0.30
B) 0.82
C) 1.00
D) 1.10
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.7 The pH in Solutions of Strong Acids and Strong Bases
63) What is the pH of a solution prepared by mixing 100.00 mL of 0.020 M Ca(OH)2 with 50.00 mL of
0.100 M NaOH? Assume that the volumes are additive.
A) 12.67
B) 12.78
C) 12.95
D) 13.25
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.7 The pH in Solutions of Strong Acids and Strong Bases
64) What is the equilibrium constant expression (Ka) for the acid dissociation of hydrocyanic acid HCN?
The equation of interest is
HCN(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + CN-(aq).
A) Ka = ([H3O+][CN-])/([HCN][H2O])
B) Ka = ([H3O+][CN-])/([HCN])
C) Ka = ([HCN][H2O])/([H3O+][CN-])
D) Ka = ([HCN])/([H3O+][CN-])
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.8 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Acids
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65) What is the equilibrium constant expression (Ka) for the acid dissociation of nitrous acid HNO2? The
equation of interest is
HNO2(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + NO2-(aq).
A) Ka = ([H3O+][NO2-])/([HNO2][H2O])
B) Ka = ([H3O+][NO2-])/([HNO2])
C) Ka = ([HNO2][H2O])/([H3O+][NO2-])
D) Ka = ([HNO2])/([H3O+][NO2-])
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.8 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Acids
66) Determine the acid dissociation constant for a 0.10 M acetic acid solution that has a pH of 2.87. Acetic
acid is a weak monoprotic acid and the equilibrium equation of interest is
CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌H3O+(aq) + CH3CO23-(aq)
A) 1.3 × 10-2
B) 1.3 × 10-3
C) 1.8 × 10-5
D) 1.8 × 10-6
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.8 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Acids
67) Determine the acid dissociation constant for a 0.010 M nitrous acid solution that has a pH of 2.70.
Nitrous acid is a weak monoprotic acid and the equilibrium equation of interest is
HNO2(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + NO2-(aq).
A) 8.0 × 10-3
B) 2.0 × 10-3
C) 5.0 × 10-4
D) 4.0 × 10-4
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.8 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Acids
68) Determine the acid dissociation constant for a 0.020 M formic acid solution that has a pH of 2.74.
Formic acid is a weak monoprotic acid and the equilibrium equation of interest is
HCOOH(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + HCO2-(aq).
A) 1.8 × 10-3
B) 1.8 × 10-4
C) 3.6 × 10-4
D) 3.6 × 10-5
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.8 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Acids
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69) The pH of 0.255 M HCN is 4.95. What is the value of Ka for hydrocyanic acid?
A) 1.3 × 10-10
B) 4.9 × 10-10
C) 1.1 × 10-5
D) 4.4 × 10-5
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.8 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Acids
70) The pH of 0.150 M CH3CO2H, acetic acid, is 2.78. What is the value of Ka for acetic acid?
A) 2.8 × 10-6
B) 1.9 × 10-5
C) 1.7 × 10-3
D) 1.1 × 10-2
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.8 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Acids
71) What is the strongest monoprotic acid of the following set if all the acids are at 0.100 M
concentration?
A) hydrofluoric acid with Ka = 3.5 × 10-4
B) benzoic acid with Ka = 6.5 × 10-5
C) acetic acid with Ka = 1.8 × 10-5
D) hypochlorous acid with Ka = 3.5 × 10-8
Answer: A
Topic: Section 14.8 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Acids
72) What is the hydronium ion concentration of a 0.100 M acetic acid solution with a Ka = 1.8 × 10-5?
The equation for the dissociation of acetic acid is:
CH3CO2H(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + CH3CO2-(aq).
A) 1.3 × 10-2 M
B) 4.2 × 10-2 M
C) 1.3 × 10-3 M
D) 4.2 × 10-3 M
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.9 Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations in Solutions of Weak Acids
73) What is the hydronium ion concentration of a 0.100 M hypochlorous acid solution with
Ka = 3.5 × 10-8? The equation for the dissociation of hypochlorous acid is:
HOCl(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + OCl-(aq).
A) 1.9 × 10-4
B) 5.9 × 10-4
C) 1.9 × 10-5
D) 5.9 × 10-5
Answer: D
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Topic: Section 14.9 Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations in Solutions of Weak Acids
74) Para-Aminobenzoic acid (PABA), p-H2NC6H4(COOH), is used in some sunscreens and hair
conditioning products. Calculate the pH of an aqueous solution with [PABA] = 0.030 M and
Ka = 2.2 × 10-5.
A) 1.52
B) 3.09
C) 4.66
D) 6.18
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.9 Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations in Solutions of Weak Acids
75) A tablet containing 500.0 mg of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid or HC9H7O4) was dissolved in enough
water to make 100 mL of solution. Given that Ka = 3.0 × 10–4 for aspirin, what is the pH of the solution?
A) 1.57
B) 2.54
C) 3.52
D) 5.08
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.9 Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations in Solutions of Weak Acids
76) Benzoic acid (C6H5CO2H = HBz) solutions are sometimes used in experiments to determine the
molarity of a basic solution of unknown concentration. What is the pH of a 0.100 M solution of benzoic
acid if Ka = 6.5 × 10–5 and the equilibrium equation of interest is
HBz(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+ + Bz-(aq)?
A) 1.00
B) 2.59
C) 4.19
D) 5.19
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.9 Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations in Solutions of Weak Acids
77) Potassium hydrogen phthalate (molar mass = 204.2 g/mol) is one of the most commonly used acids for
standardizing solutions containing bases. KHP is a monoprotic weak acid with Ka = 3.91 × 10–6.
Calculate the pH of the solution that results when 0.40 g of KHP is dissolved in enough water to produce
25.0 mL of solution.
A) 2.10
B) 3.26
C) 4.30
D) 5.41
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.9 Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations in Solutions of Weak Acids
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78) Vinegar is a 5.0% solution by weight of acetic acid (CH3CO2H) in water. Given that
Ka = 1.8 × 10–5 for acetic acid and assuming the density of vinegar to be 1.00 g/cm3, what is the pH of
this vinegar solution?
A) 2.00
B) 2.41
C) 2.87
D) 4.74
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.9 Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations in Solutions of Weak Acids
79) Vinegar is a 5.0% solution by weight of acetic acid (CH3CO2H) in water. Given that the pH for acetic
acid is 2.41, the Ka = 1.8 × 10–5 and assuming the density of vinegar to be 1.00 g/cm3, what is the
percent dissociation of acetic acid in vinegar?
A) 0.47%
B) 1.5%
C) 4.0%
D) 5.0%
Answer: A
Topic: Section 14.10 Percent Dissociation in Solutions of Weak Acids
80) What is the percent dissociation of a benzoic acid solution with pH = 2.59? The acid dissociation
constant for this monoprotic acid is 6.5 × 10–5.
A) 0.50%
B) 1.5%
C) 2.5%
D) 3.5%
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.10 Percent Dissociation in Solutions of Weak Acids
81) The percent dissociation of acetic acid changes as the concentration of the acid decreases. A 100-fold
decrease in acetic acid concentration results in a ________ fold ________ in the percent dissociation.
A) 10, increase
B) 10, decrease
C) 100, increase
D) 100, decrease
Answer: A
Topic: Section 14.10 Percent Dissociation in Solutions of Weak Acids
83) What is the second stepwise equilibrium constant expression for phosphoric acid H3PO4?
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A) Ka2 = ([H3O+][H2PO4-])/([H3PO4])
B) Ka2 = ([H3O+]2[HPO42-])/([H3PO4])
C) Ka2 = ([H3O+]3[PO43-])/([H3PO4])
D) Ka2 = ([H3O+][HPO42-])/([H2PO4-])
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.11 Polyprotic Acids
84) Calculate the pH of a 0.020 M carbonic acid solution, H2CO3(aq), that has the stepwise dissociation
constants Ka1 = 4.3 × 10-7 and Ka2 = 5.6 × 10-11.
A) 1.70
B) 4.03
C) 6.37
D) 10.25
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.11 Polyprotic Acids
85) Calculate the pH of a 0.20 M H2SO3 solution that has the stepwise dissociation constants
Ka1 = 1.5 × 10-2 and Ka2 = 6.3 × 10-8.
A) 1.26
B) 1.32
C) 1.82
D) 2.52
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.11 Polyprotic Acids
86) Calculate the concentration of bicarbonate ion, HCO3-, in a 0.010 M H2CO3 solution that has the
stepwise dissociation constants Ka1 = 4.3 × 10-7 and Ka2 = 5.6 × 10-11.
A) 6.6 × 10-5 M
B) 4.3 × 10-7 M
C) 4.3 × 10-9 M
D) 5.6 × 10-11 M
Answer: A
Topic: Section 14.11 Polyprotic Acids
87) What is the pH of a 0.10 M H2Se solution that has the stepwise dissociation constants
Ka1 = 1.3 × 10-4 and Ka2 = 1.0 × 10-11?
A) 2.44
B) 3.89
C) 4.89
D) 5.50
Answer: A
Topic: Section 14.11 Polyprotic Acids
88) What is the selenide ion concentration [Se2-] for a 0.100 M H2Se solution that has the stepwise
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dissociation constants of Ka1 = 1.3 × 10-4 and Ka2 = 1.0 × 10-11?
A) 3.6 × 10-3 M
B) 1.3 × 10-4 M
C) 1.3 × 10-5 M
D) 1.0 × 10-11 M
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.11 Polyprotic Acids
90) What is the pH of a 0.100 M NH3 solution that has Kb = 1.8 × 10-5? The equation for the dissociation
of NH3 is
NH3(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq).
A) 1.87
B) 2.87
C) 11.13
D) 12.13
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.12 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Bases
91) What is the pH of a 0.30 M pyridine solution that has a Kb = 1.9 × 10-9? The equation for the
dissociation of pyridine is
C5H5N(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ C5H5NH+(aq) + OH-(aq).
A) 4.62
B) 8.72
C) 9.38
D) 10.38
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.12 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Bases
92) Aniline, (C6H5NH2, Kb = 4.3 × 10-10 at 25°C) is an industrially important amine used in the making
of dyes. Determine the pH of an aniline solution made by dissolving 3.90 g of aniline in enough water to
make 100 mL of solution.
A) 4.87
B) 9.13
C) 9.74
D) 10.74
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.12 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Bases
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93) Determine the ammonia concentration of an aqueous solution that has a pH of 11.50. The equation for
the dissociation of NH3 (Kb = 1.8 × 10-5) is
NH3(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq).
A) 2.5 M
B) 0.55 M
C) 5.7 × 10-3 M
D) 3.2 × 10-3 M
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.12 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Bases
94) How many grams of pyridine are there in 100 mL of an aqueous solution that has a pH of 9.00? The
Kb for pyridine is 1.9 × 10-9 and the equation of interest is
C5H5N(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ C5H5NH+(aq) + OH-(aq).
A) 0.053 g
B) 0.42 g
C) 0.79 g
D) 7.9 g
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.12 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Bases
95) What is the relationship between Ka and Kb at 25°C for a conjugate acid base pair?
A) Ka × Kb = 1 × 10-14
B) Ka/Kb = 1 × 10-14
C) Kb/Ka = 1 × 10-14
D) Ka + Kb = 1 × 10-14
Answer: A
Topic: Section 14.13 Relation Between Ka and Kb
96) Ammonia NH3, has a base dissociation constant of 1.8 × 10-5. What is the conjugate acid of ammonia
and what is its acid dissociation constant?
A) NH4+, 1.9 × 109
B) NH4+, 1.8 × 10-5
C) NH4+, 5.6 × 10-10
D) NH2-, 5.6 × 10-10
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.13 Relation Between Ka and Kb
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97) Methylamine CH3NH2, has a base dissociation constant of 3.7 × 10-4. What is the conjugate acid of
methylamine and what is its acid dissociation constant?
A) CH3NH3+, 2.7 × 103
B) CH3NH3+, 3.7 × 10-4
C) CH3NH3+, 2.7 × 10-11
D) CH3NH2-, 2.7 × 10-11
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.13 Relation Between Ka and Kb
98) Acetic acid CH3COOH, has an acid dissociation constant of 1.8 × 10-5. What is the conjugate base of
acetic acid and what is its base dissociation constant?
A) CH3C(OH)2+, 5.6 × 104
B) CH3C(OH)2+, 5.6 × 10-10
C) CH3COOH, 5.6 × 10-10
D) CH3CO2-, 5.6 × 10-10
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.13 Relation Between Ka and Kb
99) Dihydrogen phosphate H2PO4-, has an acid dissociation constant of 6.2 × 10-7. What is the conjugate
base of H2PO4- and what is its base dissociation constant?
A) H3PO4, 1.6 × 106
B) H3PO4, 1.6 × 10-8
C) HPO42-, 1.6 × 106
D) HPO42-, 1.6 × 10-8
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.13 Relation Between Ka and Kb
101) Which one of the following salts, when dissolved in water, produces the solution with the highest
pH?
A) NaHSO4
B) LiClO4
C) MgO
D) CH3NH3I
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
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102) If an equal number of moles of the weak acid HCN and the strong base KOH are added to water, is
the resulting solution acidic, basic, or neutral?
A) acidic
B) basic
C) neutral
D) There is insufficient information provided to answer this question.
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
103) Arrange the following 0.10 M aqueous solutions in order of increasing pH:
NaOH, HBr, NaCH3CO2, KBr, NH4Br.
A) HBr, KBr, NH4Br, NaCH3CO2, NaOH
B) NaOH, NaCH3CO2, NH4Br, KBr, HBr
C) NaOH, NaCH3CO2, KBr, NH4Br, HBr
D) HBr, NH4Br, KBr, NaCH3CO2, NaOH
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
104) Which one of the following salts, when dissolved in water, produces the solution with the highest
pH?
A) KI
B) KBr
C) KCl
D) KF
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
105) Which one of the following salts, when dissolved in water, produces the solution with a pH closest to
7.00?
A) NH4Cl
B) BaO
C) NaHSO4
D) RbI
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
106) Calculate the pH of a 0.100 M NaCH3CO2 solution. Ka for acetic acid, CH3CO2H, is 1.8 × 10-5.
A) 2.87
B) 5.13
C) 8.87
D) 11.13
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
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107) Calculate the pH of a of 0.100 M KBrO solution. Ka for hypobromous acid, HBrO, is 2.0 × 10-9.
A) 3.15
B) 4.85
C) 9.15
D) 10.85
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
108) Calculate the pH of a 0.100 M CH3NH3Cl solution. Kb for methylamine, CH3NH2, is 3.7 × 10-4.
A) 2.22
B) 5.78
C) 8.22
D) 11.78
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
109) Equal volumes of 0.10 M NH3 (Kb = 1.8 × 10-5) and 0.10 M HCN (Ka = 4.9 × 10-10) are mixed
together. Will the resulting solution be acidic, basic, or neutral?
A) acidic
B) basic
C) neutral
D) insufficient information to solve
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
110) Which one of the following salts, when dissolved in water, produces the solution with the lowest pH?
A) NaCl
B) NH4Cl
C) MgCl2
D) AlCl3
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
111) What is the identity of M in the hydrate M(H2O)6n+ that has the 0.10 M solution with the lowest
pH?
A) Li+
B) Na+
C) Mg2+
D) Al3+
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
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112) What is the identity of M in the hydrate M(H2O)6n+ that has the 0.10 M solution with the highest
pH?
A) Li+
B) Na+
C) Mg2+
D) Al3+
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
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117) Which acid of the following set has the strongest conjugate base?
A) CH4
B) NH3
C) H2O
D) HF
Answer: A
Topic: Section 14.15 Factors That Affect Acid Strength
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122) What is the strongest acid among the following?
A) CH3CO2H
B) ClCH2CO2H
C) Cl2CHCO2H
D) Cl3CCO2H
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.15 Factors That Affect Acid Strength
123) Identify the Lewis acid that acts as a reactant in the following reaction.
Fe(H2O)63+(aq) + 6 CN-(aq) → Fe(CN)63-(aq) + 6 H2O(l)
A) Fe3+
B) H2O
C) CN-
D) Fe(H2O)63+
Answer: A
Topic: Section 14.16 Lewis Acids and Bases
124) Identify the Lewis acid that acts as a reactant in the following reaction.
Co(H2O)63+(aq) + 6 NH3(aq) → Co(NH3)63+(aq) + 6 H2O(l)
A) Co(H2O)63+
B) Co3+
C) NH3
D) H2O
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.16 Lewis Acids and Bases
125) For Cu2+ and CO2, which will behave as a Lewis acid toward OH- in water?
A) only Cu2+
B) only CO2
C) Cu2+ and CO2
D) neither Cu2+ nor CO2
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.16 Lewis Acids and Bases
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127) Which one of the following is least able to behave as a Lewis base?
A) CH3NH2
B) (CH3)2NH
C) (CH3)3N
D) (CH3)3NH+
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.16 Lewis Acids and Bases
130) Which one of the following is expected to be the strongest Lewis acid?
A) Fe
B) Fe+
C) Fe2+
D) Fe3+
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.16 Lewis Acids and Bases
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In the following reaction the unshaded spheres represent H atoms.
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134) Identify the Br∅nsted-Lowry bases.
A) (1) and (3)
B) (1) and (4)
C) (2) and (3)
D) (2) and (4)
Answer: B
Topic: Conceptual Problems
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The following pictures represent aqueous solutions of three acids HA (A = X, Y, or Z); water molecules
have been omitted for clarity.
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140) Which acid has the lowest percent dissociation?
A) HX
B) HY
C) HZ
D) All have the same percent dissociation.
Answer: A
Topic: Conceptual Problems
142) Which of the above pictures represents a solution of a weak diprotic acid H2A for which
Ka1 >> Ka2? (Water molecules have been omitted for clarity.)
A) picture (a)
B) picture (b)
C) picture (c)
D) picture (d)
Answer: C
Topic: Conceptual Problems
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143) Which of the above pictures represents a solution of a diprotic acid H2A for which Ka1 = ∞ and Ka2
is exceptionally small. (Water molecules have been omitted for clarity.)
A) picture (a)
B) picture (b)
C) picture (c)
D) picture (d)
Answer: B
Topic: Conceptual Problems
The following pictures represent equal volumes of aqueous solutions of three acids HA (A = X, Y, or Z);
water molecules have been omitted for clarity.
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147) Arrange the acids in order of increasing pH.
A) HZ < HY < HX
B) HY < HZ < HX
C) HZ < HX < HY
D) HX < HZ < HY
Answer: D
Topic: Conceptual Problems
148) Arrange the conjugate bases (A- = X-, Y-, or Z-) in order of increasing base strength.
A) Z- < Y- < X-
B) Y- < Z- < X-
C) Z- < X- < Y-
D) X- < Z- < Y-
Answer: D
Topic: Conceptual Problems
149) Arrange the conjugate bases (A- = X-, Y-, or Z-) in order of increasing value of Kb.
A) Kb(Z-) < Kb(Y-) < Kb(X-)
B) Kb(Y-) < Kb(Z-) < Kb(X-)
C) Kb(Z-) < Kb(X-) < Kb(Y-)
D) Kb(X-) < Kb(Z-) < Kb(Y-)
Answer: D
Topic: Conceptual Problems
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150) The following pictures represent solutions of three salts NaA (A- = X-, Y-, or Z-); water molecules
and Na+ ions have been omitted for clarity. Arrange the three A- ions in order of decreasing base strength.
A) X- > Y- > Z-
B) X- > Z- > Y-
C) Y- > Z- > X-
D) Z- > Y- > XZ-
Answer: B
Topic: Conceptual Problems
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The following pictures represent solutions of three salts MA; water molecules have been omitted for
clarity. Dotted spheres represent Ay- ions; gray spheres represent Mx+ ions; black spheres represent
oxygen atoms; and unshaded spheres represent hydrogen atoms.
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154) Of the elements indicated on the periodic table shown above, which forms the strongest binary acid,
H2X or HX, where X = A, B, C, or D?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
Answer: D
Topic: Conceptual Problems
155) Of the elements indicated on the periodic table shown above, which forms the weakest binary acid,
H2X or HX, where X = A, B, C, or D?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
Answer: A
Topic: Conceptual Problems
156) Of the elements indicated on the periodic table shown above, which forms the strongest oxoacid acid
with the formula H2XO3 or HXO3, where X = A, B, C, or D?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
Answer: B
Topic: Conceptual Problems
157) Of the elements indicated on the periodic table shown above, which forms the weakest oxoacid acid
with the formula H2XO3 or HXO3, where X = A, B, C, or D?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
Answer: C
Topic: Conceptual Problems
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158) SO3 reacts with H2O to form H2SO4. Which picture below correctly represents the curved arrow
notation for the initial Lewis acid-Lewis base interaction in this reaction; what is the Lewis acid and the
Lewis base?
A) Picture (1) is correct; H2O is the Lewis acid and SO3 is the Lewis base.
B) Picture (1) is correct; SO3 is the Lewis acid and H2O is the Lewis base.
C) Picture (2) is correct; H2O is the Lewis acid and SO3 is the Lewis base.
D) Picture (2) is correct; SO3 is the Lewis acid and H2O is the Lewis base.
Answer: D
Topic: Conceptual Problems
159) CO2 reacts with H2O to form HCO3- and H+. Which picture below correctly represents the curved
arrow notation for the initial Lewis acid-Lewis base interaction in this reaction; what is the Lewis acid and
the Lewis base?
(1) (2)
A) Picture (1) is correct; H2O is the Lewis acid and CO2 is the Lewis base.
B) Picture (1) is correct; CO2 is the Lewis acid and H2O is the Lewis base.
C) Picture (2) is correct; H2O is the Lewis acid and CO2 is the Lewis base.
D) Picture (2) is correct; CO2 is the Lewis acid and H2O is the Lewis base.
Answer: B
Topic: Conceptual Problems
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160) BF3 and NH3 undergo a Lewis acid-base reaction forming an adduct. Which picture below correctly
represents the curved arrow notation for the initial Lewis acid-Lewis base interaction in this reaction; what
is the Lewis acid and the Lewis base?
A) Picture (1) is correct; NH3 is the Lewis acid and BF3 is the Lewis base.
B) Picture (2) is correct; BF3 is the Lewis acid and NH3 is the Lewis base.
C) Picture (3) is correct; NH3 is the Lewis acid and BF3 is the Lewis base.
D) Picture (4) is correct; BF3 is the Lewis acid and NH3 is the Lewis base.
Answer: B
Topic: Conceptual Problems
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3) Calculate the hydronium ion concentration in an aqueous solution that contains 2.50 × 10- 6 M in
hydroxide ion.
A) 4.00 × 10- 7 M
B) 4.00 × 10- 8 M
C) 4.00 × 10- 9 M
D) 5.00 × 10- 9 M
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.4 Dissociation of Water
4) Calculate the hydroxide ion concentration in an aqueous solution that contains 3.50 × 10- 4 M in
hydronium ion.
A) 2.86 × 10- 3 M
B) 2.86 × 10- 10 M
C) 2.86 × 10- 11 M
D) 3.50 × 10- 11 M
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.4 Dissociation of Water
5) A solution with a hydrogen ion concentration of 3.25 × 10- 6 M is ________ and has a hydroxide ion
concentration of ________.
A) acidic, 3.08 × 10- 8 M
B) acidic, 3.08 × 10- 9 M
C) basic, 3.08 × 10- 8 M
D) basic, 3.08 × 10- 9 M
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.4 Dissociation of Water
6) A solution with a hydroxide ion concentration of 4.15 × 10- 6 M is ________ and has a hydrogen ion
concentration of ________.
A) acidic, 2.41 × 10- 8 M
B) acidic, 2.41 × 10- 9 M
C) basic, 2.41 × 10- 8 M
D) basic, 2.41 × 10- 9 M
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.4 Dissociation of Water
7) Calculate the pH for an aqueous solution of acetic acid that contains 2.15 × 10-3 M hydronium ion.
A) 4.65 × 10-12 M
B) 2.15 × 10-3 M
C) 2. 67
D) 11. 33
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
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8) Calculate the pH for an aqueous solution of pyridine that contains 2.15 × 10-4 M hydroxide ion.
A) 4.65 × 10-11
B) 2.15 × 10-4
C) 3. 67
D) 10. 33
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
9) What is the hydroxide ion concentration and the pH for a hydrochloric acid solution that has a
hydronium ion concentration of 1.50 × 10-2 M?
A) 6.67 × 10- 12 M, 2.82
B) 6.67 × 10- 12 M, 11.18
C) 6.67 × 10- 13 M, 1.82
D) 6.67 × 10- 13 M, 12.17
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
10) What is the hydronium ion concentration and the pH for an aqueous solution of NH3 that has a
hydroxide ion concentration of 2.25 × 10-2 M?
A) 4.44 × 10- 12 M and 2.65
B) 4.44 × 10- 12 M and 11.35
C) 4.44 × 10- 13 M and 1.65
D) 4.44 × 10- 13 M and 12.35
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
11) What is the hydronium ion concentration of an acid rain sample that has a pH of 3. 45?
A) 2.82 × 10-11 M
B) 3.55 × 10-4 M
C) 3. 45 M
D) 10. 55 M
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
12) What is the hydroxide ion concentration of a lye solution that has a pH of 9.20?
A) 6.31 × 10- 10 M
B) 1.58 × 10- 5 M
C) 4.80 M
D) 9.20 M
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
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13) What is the pH of a 0. 020 M HClO4 solution?
A) 0. 020
B) 0. 040
C) 1.70
D) 12.30
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.7 The pH in Solutions of Strong Acids and Strong Bases
15) What is the pH of a solution prepared by dissolving 0. 45 grams of solid CaO (lime) in enough water
to make 2.00 L of aqueous Ca(OH)2 (limewater)?
CaO(s) + H2O(l) → Ca2+(aq) + 2 OH-(aq)
A) 2.10
B) 2.40
C) 11.60
D) 11.90
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.7 The pH in Solutions of Strong Acids and Strong Bases
16) What is the pH of a solution prepared by diluting 20.00 mL of 0.10 M HCl with enough water to
produce a total volume of 100.00 mL?
A) 1.00
B) 1. 70
C) 2.00
D) 3.40
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.7 The pH in Solutions of Strong Acids and Strong Bases
17) What is the pH of a solution prepared by diluting 100.00 mL of 0.020 M Ba(OH)2 with enough water
to produce a total volume of 250.00 mL?
A) 1.80
B) 2. 10
C) 11.90
D) 12.20
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.7 The pH in Solutions of Strong Acids and Strong Bases
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18) What is the pH of a solution prepared by mixing 100.00 mL of 0.20 M HCl with 150.00 mL of 0. 10
M HCl? Assume that the volumes are additive.
A) 0. 17
B) 0. 52
C) 0. 85
D) 1.70
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.7 The pH in Solutions of Strong Acids and Strong Bases
19) What is the pH of a solution prepared by mixing 100.00 mL of 0.020 M Ca(OH)2 with 50.00 mL of 0.
300 M NaOH? Assume that the volumes are additive.
A) 13.05
B) 13.10
C) 13.28
D) 13.58
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.7 The pH in Solutions of Strong Acids and Strong Bases
20) What is the hydronium ion concentration of a 0. 500 M acetic acid solution with Ka = 1.8 × 10-5? The
equation for the dissociation of acetic acid is:
CH3CO2H(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + CH3CO2-(aq).
A) 3.0 × 10-2 M
B) 4.2 × 10-2 M
C) 3.0 × 10-3 M
D) 4.2 × 10-3 M
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.9 Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations in Solutions of Weak Acids
21) What is the hydronium ion concentration of a 0. 150 M hypochlorous acid solution with
Ka = 3.5 × 10-8? The equation for the dissociation of hypochlorous acid is:
HOCl(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + OCl-(aq).
A) 1.9 × 10-4 M
B) 7.2 × 10-4 M
C) 2.8 × 10-5 M
D) 7.2 × 10-5 M
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.9 Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations in Solutions of Weak Acids
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22) Potassium hydrogen phthalate (molar mass = 204.2 g/mol)is one of the most commonly used acids for
standardizing solutions containing bases. KHP is a monoprotic weak acid with Ka = 3.91 × 10-6. Calculate
the pH of the solution that results when 0. 50 g of KHP is dissolved in enough water to produce 25.0 mL
of solution.
A) 2.05
B) 3. 21
C) 4. 40
D) 5.41
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.9 Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations in Solutions of Weak Acids
23) Calculate the pH of a 0. 080 M carbonic acid solution, H2CO3(aq), that has the stepwise dissociation
constants Ka1 = 4.3 × 10-7 and Ka2 = 5.6 × 10-11.
A) 1.10
B) 3.73
C) 6.37
D) 10.25
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.11 Polyprotic Acids
24) Calculate the pH of a 0. 60 M H2SO3, solution that has the stepwise dissociation constants
Ka1 = 1.5 × 10-2 and Ka2 = 6.3 × 10-8.
A) 1.02
B) 1.06
C) 1.82
D) 2.04
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.11 Polyprotic Acids
25) Calculate the concentration of bicarbonate ion, HCO3-, in a 0.0 10 M H2CO3 solution that has the
stepwise dissociation constants Ka1 = 4.3 × 10-7 and Ka2 = 5.6 × 10-11.
A) 6.6 × 10- 5 M
B) 4.3 × 10-7 M
C) 4.3 × 10- 9 M
D) 5.6 × 10-11 M
Answer: A
Topic: Section 14.11 Polyprotic Acids
26) What is the pH of a 0. 40 M H2Se solution that has the stepwise dissociation constants
Ka1 = 1.3 × 10-4 and Ka2 = 1.0 × 10-11?
A) 2. 14
B) 3.89
C) 4. 28
D) 5. 57
Answer: A
Topic: Section 14.11 Polyprotic Acids
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27) What is the selenide ion concentration [Se2-] for a 0. 100 M H2Se solution that has the stepwise
dissociation constants of Ka1 = 1.3 × 10-4 and Ka2 = 1.0 × 10-11?
A) 3.6 × 10-3 M
B) 1.3 × 10-4 M
C) 1.3 × 10-5 M
D) 1.0 × 10-11 M
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.11 Polyprotic Acids
28) What is the pH of a 0. 200 M NH3 solution that has Kb = 1.8 × 10-5? The equation for the dissociation
of NH3 is
NH3(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq).
A) 2.02
B) 2. 72
C) 11. 98
D) 11.28
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.12 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Bases
29) What is the pH of a 0.30 M pyridine solution that has Kb = 1.9 × 10-9? The equation for the
dissociation of pyridine is
C5H5N(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ C5H5NH+(aq) + OH-(aq).
A) 4. 62
B) 8.72
C) 9. 38
D) 10. 38
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.12 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Bases
30) Aniline, (C6H5NH2, Kb = 4.3 × 10-10 at 25°C) is an industrially important amine used in the making
of dyes. Determine the pH of an aniline solution made by dissolving 6.90 g of aniline in enough water to
make 100 mL of solution.
A) 4. 75
B) 9. 25
C) 9. 50
D) 10. 50
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.12 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Bases
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31) Determine the ammonia concentration of an aqueous solution that has a pH of 11. 00. The equation for
the dissociation of NH3 (Kb = 1.8 × 10-5) is
NH3(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq).
A) 3.0 M
B) 0. 056 M
C) 1.8 × 10- 2 M
D) 1.0 × 10-3 M
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.12 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Bases
32) Which one of the following salts, when dissolved in water, produces the solution with the highest pH?
A) KH CO3
B) CsClO4
C) RaO
D) CH3CH3NH3Cl
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
33) If an equal number of moles of the weak acid HCN and the strong base KOH are added to water, is
the resulting solution acidic, basic, or neutral?
A) acidic
B) basic
C) neutral
D) There is insufficient information provided to answer this question.
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
34) Which one of the following salts, when dissolved in water, produces the solution with the highest pH?
A) RbI
B) RbBr
C) RbCl
D) RbF
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
35) Which one of the following salts, when dissolved in water, produces the solution with a pH closest to
7.00?
A) NH4Br
B) Ca O
C) K HSO4
D) Cs I
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
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36) Calculate the pH of a 0.800 M NaCH3CO2 solution. Ka for acetic acid, CH3CO2H, is 1.89 × 10-5.
A) 2. 42
B) 4.68
C) 9.32
D) 11. 58
Answer: C
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
37) Calculate the pH of a 1.60 M KBrO solution. Ka for hypobromous acid, HBrO, is 2.0 × 10-9.
A) 2.55
B) 4.25
C) 9. 75
D) 11.45
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
38) Calculate the pH of a 1.60 M CH3NH3Cl solution. Kb for methylamine, CH3NH2, is 3.7 × 10-4.
A) 1.61
B) 5. 18
C) 8. 82
D) 12.39
Answer: B
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
39) Which one of the following salts, when dissolved in water, produces the solution with the lowest pH?
A) NaCl
B) KCl
C) MgCl2
D) AlCl3
Answer: D
Topic: Section 14.14 Acid-Base Properties of Salts
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14.3 Short Answer Questions
1) The Br∅nsted-Lowry acids in the chemical equation below are ________ and ________.
HNO2(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + NO2–(aq)
Answer: HNO2, H3O+
Topic: Section 14.1 Acid-Base Concepts: The Bronsted-Lowry Theory
2) The equilibrium constant for the reaction below has the value Ka = 3.5 × 10-4. In this reaction the
stronger Br∅nsted-Lowry acid is ________ and the weaker Br∅nsted-Lowry acid is ________.
HF(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + F–(aq)
Answer: H3O+, HF
Topic: Section 14.2 Acid Strength and Base Strength
5) An acidic solution with hydronium ion concentration [H+] = 1.60 × 10–3 M has a hydroxide ion
concentration [OH–] = ________.
Answer: 6.25 × 10–12 M
Topic: Section 14.4 Dissociation of Water
6) The concentration of H3O+ in human sweat can be as low as 2.5 × 10-6. The concentration of OH- in
the sweat is ________, and this solution is ________ (acidic, basic, neutral).
Answer: 4.0 × 10-9, acidic
Topic: Section 14.4 Dissociation of Water
7) Undersea flora prefer a maximum concentration of OH- of 1.58 × 10-5. The concentration of H3O+ in
the seawater is ________, and this solution is ________ (acidic, basic, neutral).
Answer: 6.31 × 10-10, basic
Topic: Section 14.4 Dissociation of Water
8) At the normal body temperature of 37°C, Kw = 2.42 × 10-14. The H3O+ concentration of normal blood
ranges from 3.5 × 10-8 to 4.5 × 10-8. The OH- concentration of normal blood ranges from ________ to
________, and blood is ________ (acidic, basic, neutral).
Answer: 2.2 × 10-7, 2.9 × 10-7, basic
Topic: Section 14.4 Dissociation of Water
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9) At 50°C the value of Kw is 5.5 × 10–14, and the pH of a neutral solution at 50°C is ________.
Answer: 6.63
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
10) One way to prepare a solution with a pH of 10.00 is to dissolve ________ grams of CaO in enough
water to make 500 mL of solution.
Answer: 1.4 × 10-3
Topic: Section 14.5 The pH Scale
11) Bromothymol blue indicator changes color from yellow at a pH of 6.0 to blue at a pH of 7.6. Phenol
red indicator changes color from yellow at a pH of 6.8 to red at a pH of 8.4. A sample of pancreatic fluid
having [OH-] = 1.258 × 10-6 would impart a ________ color to bromothymol blue and a ________ color
to phenol red.
Answer: blue, red
Topic: Section 14.6 Measuring pH
12) Bromothymol blue indicator changes color from yellow at a pH of 6.0 to blue at a pH of 7.6. Methyl
red indicator changes color from red at a pH of 4.4 to yellow at a pH of 6.2. A sample of saliva having
[H3O+] = 6.310 × 10-7 would impart a ________ color to bromothymol blue and a ________ color to
methyl red.
Answer: yellow, yellow
Topic: Section 14.6 Measuring pH
14) The value of Ka for a 0.250 M HCN solution having a pH of 4.956 is ________.
Answer: 4.90 × 10–10
Topic: Section 14.8 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Acids
15) In order for the reaction HA + HSO3- ⇌ A- + H2SO3 to have an equilibrium constant Kc < 1, the Ka
of HA must be ________ (greater, less) than the Ka of HSO3-.
Answer: less
Topic: Section 14.8 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Acids
16) In order for the reaction A- + H2CO3 ⇌ HA + HCO3- to have an equilibrium constant Kc < 1, the Ka
of HA must be ________ (greater, less) than the Ka of H2CO3.
Answer: greater
Topic: Section 14.8 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Acids
17) A 1.25 × 10-4 M solution of the anti-inflammatory drug naproxen has a pH = 4.2. The Ka and pKa of
naproxen are ________ and ________.
Answer: 6.3 × 10-5, 4.2
Topic: Section 14.8 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Acids
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18) Phenobarbital is an antiepileptic drug with a water solubility of 4.3 × 10-3 M and pKa = 7.4. What is
the pH and percent ionization of 4.3 × 10-3 M phenobarbital?
Answer: 4.88, 0.30%
Topic: Section 14.10 Percent Dissociation in Solutions of Weak Acids
19) Phenobarbital has a pKa = 7.4. Compared to a 1.0 × 10-3 M solution, 1.0 × 10-4 M phenobarbital will
have a ________ (higher, lower) pH and a ________ (higher, lower) percent ionization.
Answer: higher, higher
Topic: Section 14.10 Percent Dissociation in Solutions of Weak Acids
20) Erythromycin is a basic antimicrobial with pKb = 5.2. A 1.0 × 10-3 M solution of erythromycin has a
pH of and a percent ionization.
Answer: 9.9, 8%
Topic: Section 14.10 Percent Dissociation in Solutions of Weak Acids
21) A 0.050 M solution of hydroxylamine, NH2OH, having Kb = 9.1 × 10–9 has a pH of ________.
Answer: 9.33
Topic: Section 14.12 Equilibria in Solutions of Weak Bases
23) The acid strength of an oxoacid having the general formula HnYOm increases as the electronegativity
of Y ________ and as the oxidation number of Y ________.
Answer: increases, increases
Topic: Section 14.15 Factors That Affect Acid Strength
24) In the aquation reaction Co2+ + 6 H2O → [Co(H2O)6]2+, the Lewis acid is ________ and the Lewis
base is________.
Answer: Co2+, H2O
Topic: Section 14.16 Lewis Acids and Bases
25) In the reaction between NO2 and H2O that produces HNO3, the Lewis acid is ________ and the
Lewis base is ________.
Answer: NO2, H2O
Topic: Section 14.16 Lewis Acids and Bases
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