2022 Answer Key 1 15
2022 Answer Key 1 15
2022 Answer Key 1 15
2. A. 4.7g
Given data :
pH of solution = 4.85
Kb = 1.8 * 10⁻⁵
Kw = 10⁻¹⁴
Given that the dissolution of NH₄Cl gives NH₄⁺⁺ and Cl⁻ ions the equation is written as :
[ H₃O⁺ ] = and Ka = Kw / Kb
∴ Ka = 5.56 * 10⁻¹⁰
C = [ H₃O⁺ ]² / Ka
n=C.V
Final step : determine the mass of ammonium chloride that must be added to 250 mL
Therefore we can conclude that the mass of ammonium chloride that must be added is 4.7 g
3. Letter E, KCl
To determine the solution with the lowest pH, we need to consider the nature of
the ions in each solution and their effect on the pH.
-KF (Potassium Fluoride): KF will dissociate into K⁺ and F⁻ ions. F⁻ ions are the
conjugate base of HF, a weak acid. The presence of F⁻ ions can result in a
slightly basic solution, but it won't be highly effective at accepting protons.
-K₂O (Potassium Oxide): K₂O will dissociate into K⁺ and O²⁻ ions. O²⁻ ions are
the conjugate base of water. The solution will be basic due to the presence of the
oxide ion.
-K₃N (Potassium Nitride): K₃N will dissociate into K⁺ and N³⁻ ions. N³⁻ ions are
the conjugate base of NH₃ (ammonia), a weak base. The presence of N³⁻ ions
can result in a basic solution, but it won't be highly effective at accepting protons.
-KOH (Potassium Hydroxide): KOH will dissociate into K⁺ and OH⁻ ions. OH⁻
ions are strong bases, leading to a highly basic solution.
-KCl (Potassium Chloride): KCl will dissociate into K⁺ and Cl⁻ ions. Cl⁻ ions are
the conjugate base of HCl, a strong acid. The solution will be neutral since Cl ⁻
ions won't significantly affect the pH.
Therefore, the solution with the lowest pH among the given options is KCl
(Potassium Chloride), as it will result in a neutral solution.
4. N/A
10. N/A
11.
12. Above 60 C