UNIT 8 PROGRESS CHECK - MCQ

H2O(l) + H2O(l) ⇄ H3O+(aq) + OH−(aq) Kw = 7.0 × 10−14 at 55°C

1.​ Pure water autoionizes as shown in the equation above. Based on this information, which of the following is
correct?

A.​ The autoionization equilibrium for pure water favors the formation of reactants at 55°C compared to 25°C.

B.​ The autoionization equilibrium for pure water produces the same amount of OH− ions at 55°C and 25°C.

C.​ At 55°C, pH =− 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (𝐾𝑤)for pure water.

D.​ At 55°C, pH=−log(Kw) for pure water.

Kw = [H3O+][OH−] = 1.0 × 10−14 at 25°C

2.​ Based on the information above, which of the following is true for a sample of pure water at 25°C?

A.​[H3O+] = 7.0 M B.​ [OH−] = 1.0 × 10−14 M C.​ pH = 10−7 D.​ pOH = 7.00

2 H2O(l) ⇄ H3O+(aq) + OH−(aq)

ΔH°=+56 kJ/molrxn

3.​ The endothermic autoionization of pure water is represented by the chemical equation shown above. The pH of pure
water is measured to be 7.00 at 25.0°C and 6.02 at 100.0°C. Which of the following statements best explains these
observations?

A.​ At the higher temperature water dissociates less, [H3O+] < [OH−], and the water becomes basic.

B.​ At the higher temperature water dissociates less, [H3O+] = [OH−], and the water remains neutral.

C.​ At the higher temperature water dissociates more, [H3O+] > [OH−], and the water becomes acidic.

D.​ At the higher temperature water dissociates more, [H3O+] = [OH−], and the water remains neutral.

4.​ Which of the following gives the best estimate for the pH of a 5×10−4 M Sr(OH)2(aq) solution at 25°C?

A.​ pH ≈ 3.0 because Sr(OH)2 is a strong acid.

B.​ pH ≈ 5.0 because Sr(OH)2 is a weak acid.

C.​ pH ≈ 9.0 because Sr(OH)2 is a weak base.

D.​ pH ≈ 11.0 because Sr(OH)2 is a strong base.

5.​ Which of the following gives the best estimate for the pH of a 1×10−5 M HClO4(aq) solution at 25°C?

A.​ pH ≈ 1.0 because HClO4 is a strong acid.

B.​ pH ≈ 5.0 because HClO4 is a strong acid.

C.​ pH ≈7.0 because ClO4− is a strong base.

D.​ pH ≈ 9.0 because ClO4− is a strong base.

6.​ Which of the following is the correct mathematical relationship to use to calculate the pH of a 0.10 M aqueous HBr
solution?
A.​ pH = [H3O+] = 0.10 B.​ pH =−log(1.0×10−1) C.​ pH = 7.00 − (0.10) D.​ pH = log(1.0×10−1)

HCOOH(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ H3O+(aq) + HCOO−(aq) Ka=1.8×10−4 at 25°C

7.​ The equilibrium for the acid ionization of HCOOH is represented by the equation above and the table gives the
percent ionization for HCOOH at different initial concentrations of the weak acid at 25°C. Based on the
information, which of the following is true for a 0.125 M aqueous solution of HCOOH?

A.​ It has a larger percent ionization, a lower [H3O+]eq, and a lower pH than a 0.150 M HCOOH solution does.

B.​ It has a larger percent ionization, a lower [H3O+]eq, and a higher pOH than a 0.150 M HCOOH solution does.

C.​ It has a lower percent ionization, a larger [H3O+]eq, and a higher pOH than a 0.100 M HCOOH solution does.

D.​ It has a lower percent ionization, a larger [H3O+]eq, and a higher pH than a 0.100 M HCOOH solution.

NH3(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ NH4+(aq) + OH−(aq) Kb = 1.8 × 10−5 at 25°C

8.​ The reaction between NH3 and water is represented above. A solution that is initially 0.200 M in NH3 has a pH of
11.28. Which of the following correctly predicts the pH of a solution for which [NH3]initial = 0.100 M, and why?

A.​ The pH will be lower than 11.28 because decreasing the initial concentration of NH3 increases the equilibrium
concentration of the conjugate acid NH4+.

B.​ The pH will be lower than 11.28 because the equilibrium concentration of OH− ions decreases when the initial
concentration of the base decreases.

C.​ The pH will be higher than 11.28 because decreasing the initial concentration of NH3 decreases the
equilibrium concentration of the conjugate acid NH4+.

D.​ The pH will be higher than 11.28 because the equilibrium concentration of OH− ions increases when the initial
concentration of the base decreases.
 HClO(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ H3O+(aq) + ClO−(aq)

Ka = 3.98 × 10−8

9.​ The acid ionization equilibrium for HClO at 25°C is shown above. A 0.100 M aqueous solution of this acid has a pH
of about 4.2. If a solution with an initial concentration of HClO of 0.200 M is allowed to reach equilibrium at the
same temperature, which of the following correctly predicts its pH, and why?

A.​ The pH will be higher than 4.2 because increasing the concentration of the weak acid decreases the percent
ionization.

B.​ The pH will be higher than 4.2 because, for weak acid solutions, the pH is directly proportional to the initial
concentration of the weak acid.

C.​ The pH will be lower than 4.2 because increasing the concentration of the weak acid produces more H3O+ to
establish equilibrium.

D.​ The pH will be lower than 4.2 because the Ka of the weak acid is inversely proportional to the initial
concentration of the weak acid.

10.​The weak acid CH3COOH has a pKa of 4.76. A solution is prepared by mixing 500.mL of 0.150 M CH3COOH(aq)
and 0.0200mol of NaOH(s). Which of the following can be used to calculate the pH of the solution?

0.0200 0.0200
A.​ pH = 4.76 + log ( 0.150
) = 3.88 C.​ pH = 4.76 + log ( 0.0550 ) = 4.32

0.0200 0.0950
B.​ pH = 4.76+log ( 0.750
) = 4.19 D.​ pH = 4.76 + log( 0.0750 ) = 4.86

11.​Which of the following provides the correct mathematical expression to calculate the pH of a solution made by
mixing 10.0ml of 1.00MHCl and 11.0mL of 1.00MNaOH at 25°C?

A.​ pH = −log (0.0010) = 3.00

B.​ pH = 14.00 + log (0.001) = 11.00

0.0010
C.​ pH = 14.00 + log ( 0.0210 ) = 12.68

0.0010
D.​ pH = 14.00 + log ( 0.0110 ) = 12.96

12.​ A buffer solution is formed by mixing equal volumes of 0.12M NH3(aq) and 0.10M HCl(aq), which reduces the
concentration of both solutions by one half. Based on the pKa data given in the table, which of the following gives
the pH of the buffer solution?
A.​ pH = −log(0.050) = 1.30
0.010
B.​ pH = 9.25+log( 0.050 ) = 8.55

0.060
C.​ pH = 9.25+log( 0.050 ) = 9.32

D.​ pH = 14.00 − (−log(0.010)) = 12.00

13.​The pH versus volume data for the titration of 0.10 M HNO2(aq) with 0.10 M KOH(aq) is plotted on the graph
above. Based on the data, which of the following species is present in the greatest concentration after 6.0 mL of
KOH(aq) has been added to the solution of HNO2(aq)?

A.​ H+(aq) B.​ HNO2(aq) C.​ NO2−(aq) D.​ OH−(aq)

14.​A 0.20 M solution of the weak acid potassium hydrogen phthalate (KHP) is titrated with 0.10M NaOH(aq). Based
on the titration curve shown in the graph above, the pKa of KHP is closest to which of the following?

A.​ 3.6

B.​ 5.4

C.​ 8.8

D.​ 11.8
 15.​A 60.mL sample of NaOH(aq) was titrated with 0.10
M HCl(aq). Based on the resulting titration curve
shown above, what was the approximate concentration
of NaOH in the sample?

A.​ 0.033 M

B.​ 0.050 M

C.​ 0.10 M

D.​ 0.20 M

Name Structure Ka (at 25oC)

Acid 1 3.3 × 10−2

Acid 2 3.3 × 10−1

16.​ The table above provides information on two weak acids. Which of the following explains the difference in their
acid strength?

A.​ Acid 1 is a stronger acid because it has more acidic hydrogen atoms than acid 2.

B.​ Acid 1 is a stronger acid because it can make more hydrogen bonds than acid 2.

C.​ Acid 2 is a stronger acid because it is a larger, more polarizable molecule with stronger intermolecular forces
than acid 1.

D.​ Acid 2 is a stronger acid because it has a more stable conjugate base than acid 1 due to the greater number of
electronegative Br atoms.
 H2XO4(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ H3O+(aq) + HXO4−(aq) Ka1

HXO4−(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ H3O+(aq) +XO42−(aq) Ka2

17.​The equilibrium reactions for diprotic oxoacids with a general formula H2XO4 are represented by the equations
above. The acid ionization constants for H2SeO4 and H2TeO4 are provided in the table. Which of the following best
explains the difference in strength for these two acids?

A.​ H2SeO4 is weaker because Se has a smaller positive formal charge than Te, resulting in a decrease in its ability
to transfer an H+ to H2O.

B.​ H2TeO4 is weaker because Te has a smaller positive formal charge than Te, resulting in a decrease in its ability
to transfer an H+ to H2O.

C.​ H2SeO4 is weaker because Se is more electronegative than Te, resulting in more stable conjugate bases
HSeO4− and SeO42− than those for H2TeO4 .

D.​ H2TeO4 is weaker because Te is less electronegative than Se, resulting in less stable conjugate bases HTeO4−
and TeO42− than those for H2SeO4.

18.​ Lewis diagrams of the weak bases NH3 and NF3 are shown above. Based on these diagrams, which of the following
predictions of their relative base strength is correct, and why?

A.​ NF3 is a stronger base than NH3 because more than one resonance structure exists for its conjugate acid
NF3H+, making it more stable than NH4+.

B.​ NF3 is a stronger base than NH3 because of the greater electronegativity of F compared with H.

C.​ NF3 is a weaker base than NH3 because of the greater electronegativity of F compared with H.

D.​ NF3 is a weaker base than NH3 because more than one resonance structure exists for its conjugate acid NF3H+,
making it more stable than NH4+.
19.​A student measures the pH of a 0.0100 M buffer solution made with HClO and NaClO, as shown above. The pKa of
HClO is 7.40 at 25°C. Based on this information, which of the following best compares the relative concentrations
of ClO− and HClO in the buffer solution?

A.​ [ClO−] = [HClO]

B.​ [ClO−] > [HClO]

C.​ [ClO−] < [HClO]

D.​ It is not possible to compare the concentrations without knowing the pKb of ClO−.

20.​ HCNO is a weak acid with a pKa value of 3.5. The graph above shows the results of a titration of an aqueous
solution of HCNO with 0.100 M NaOH. Based on the results, the concentration of CNO− is greater than the
concentration of HCNO at which of the following pH values?

A.​ 2.0 B.​ 3.0 C.​ 3.5 D.​ 4.0

 C2H3COOH(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ H3O+(aq) + C2H3COO−(aq)

pKa=4.25

21.​The weak acid ionization equilibrium for C2H3COOH is represented by the equation above. A student measures the
pH of C2H3COOH(aq) using a probe and a pH meter in the experimental setup shown. Based on the information
given, which of the following is true?

A.​ [C2H3COOH] > [C2H3COO−] since the pKa of the weak acid is less than pKw.

B.​ [C2H3COOH] > [C2H3COO−] since the pKa of the weak acid is greater than the pH of the solution.

C.​ [C2H3COOH] < [C2H3COO−] since the pKb for C2H3COO− is less than pKw.

D.​ [C2H3COOH] < [C2H3COO−] since the Kb for C2H3COO− is less than the Ka for C2H3COOH.

CH3CH2COOH(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ H3O+(aq) + CH3CH2COO−(aq) Ka = 1.4×10−5 at 25°C

CH3CH2COO−(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ CH3CH2COOH(aq) + OH−(aq) Kb = 7.4×10−10 at 25°C

22.​The acid equilibrium for CH3CH2COOH and the base equilibrium for CH3CH2COO− are represented above. One
liter of a buffer solution with pH = 4.85 is made by mixing 0.100 M CH3CH2COOH and 0.100 M NaCH3CH2COO.
If 10.0 mL of 0.500 M NaOH is added to the buffer, which of the following is most likely the resulting pH, and
why?

A.​ The pH will be much less than 4.85, because the buffer will respond to the addition of NaOH by producing
more CH3CH2COOH.

B.​ The pH will be much greater than 4.85, because there is a large increase in the concentration of the weak base,
CH3CH2COO−.

C.​ The pH will be slightly less than 4.85, because the addition of NaOH reduces the autoionization of H2O.

D.​ The pH will be slightly greater than 4.85, because some CH3CH2COOH will react with the added bases,
resulting in a slight decrease in [H3O+].
23.​A buffer solution that is 0.100 M in both HCOOH and HCOOK has a pH = 3.75. A student says that if a very small
amount of 0.100 M HCl is added to the buffer, the pH will decrease by a very small amount. Which of the following
best supports the student’s claim?

A.​ HCOO− will accept a proton from HCl to produce more HCOOH and H2O.
B.​ HCOOH will accept a proton from HCl to produce more HCOO− and H2O.
C.​ HCOO− will donate a proton to HCl to produce more HCOOH and H2O.
D.​ HCOOH will donate a proton to HCl to produce more HCOO− and H2O.

CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ H3O+(aq) + CH3COO−(aq) pKa = 4.76 at 25°C

24.​The equilibrium representing the acid dissociation of CH3COOH is shown above. A buffer solution is prepared by
adding 0.10 mol of NaOH(s) to 1.00 L of 0.30 M CH3COOH. Assuming the change in volume is negligible, which
of the following expressions will give the pH of the resulting buffer at 25°C?

0.10 0.10 0.20 0.30

A.​ pH = 4.76 + log 0.30 B.​ pH = 4.76 + log 0.20 C.​ pH = 4.76 + log 0.10 D.​ pH = 4.76 + log 0.10

25.​To prepare a buffer solution for an experiment, a student measured out 53.49 g of NH4Cl(s) (molar mass 53.49
g/mol) and added it to 1.0 L of 1.0 M NH3(aq). However, in the process of adding the NH4Cl(s) to the NH3(aq), the
student spilled some of the NH4Cl(s) onto the bench top. As a result, only about 50. g of NH4Cl(s) was actually
added to the 1.0 M NH3(aq). Which of the following best describes how the buffer capacity of the solution is
affected as a result of the spill?

A.​ The solution has a greater buffer capacity for the addition of base than for acid, because [NH3] < [NH4+].

B.​ The solution has a greater buffer capacity for the addition of base than for acid, because [NH3] > [NH4+].

C.​ The solution has a greater buffer capacity for the addition of acid than for base, because [NH3] < [NH4+].

D.​ The solution has a greater buffer capacity for the addition of acid than for base, because [NH3] > [NH4+].

HC3H5O2(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ H3O+(aq) + C3H5O2−(aq)

pKa = 4.87

26.​The acid ionization equilibrium for HC3H5O2 is represented by the equation above. A mixture of 1.00L of
0.100MHC3H5O2 and 0.500L of 0.100MNaOH will produce a buffer solution with a pH=4.87. If the NaOH
solution was mislabeled and was 1.00M instead of 0.100M, which of the following would be true?

A.​ The pH of the resulting solution would still be 4.87 because buffer solutions regulate changes in pH regardless
of how much NaOH is added.

B.​ The pH of the resulting solution would be somewhat higher than 4.87 because adding NaOH that is 10 times
more concentrated makes the concentration of the conjugate base 10 times larger.

C.​ The pH of the resulting solution would be much higher than 4.87 because the weak acid would be completely
neutralized by the larger amount of NaOH added.
 D.​ The pH of the resulting solution would still be 4.87 because the solution contains a large volume of the weak
acid to react with the NaOH and maintain the same pH.

27.​The acid ionization equilibrium for HNO2 is represented by the equation above. A 250.0 mL buffer solution is
prepared by mixing 125.0 mL of 0.20 M HNO2 and 125.0 mL of 0.1 M NaOH. To test the buffer capacity, the pH is
measured and recorded in the table for four samples of the buffer and one sample of a mixture of the buffer and
HCl. Which of the following best helps explain why the pH of sample 4 is lower than the pH of the other samples
containing only buffer solution?

A.​ Prior to measuring the pH of sample 4, some water evaporated, resulting in an increase in the concentration of
HNO2 in the sample.

B.​ After measuring the pH of the more acidic sample 3, the pH probe was not rinsed and wiped, resulting in the
neutralization of a very small amount of the conjugate base in sample 4.

C.​ Prior to measuring the pH of sample 4, the room temperature dropped suddenly, resulting in an increase in the
pKa for HNO2.

D.​ The volume used to measure the pH of sample 4 was less than 25.0 mL, resulting in a decrease in the
concentration of NO2−.
 Questions 28 -30 refer to the following information

Buffer solutions containing Na2CO3 and NaHCO3 range in pH from 10.0 to 11.0. The chemical equation below
represents the equilibrium between CO32− and H2O, and the table lists the composition of four different buffer
solutions at 25°C.

CO32−(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ HCO3−(aq) + OH−(aq) Kb = 2.1 × 10−4 at 25°C

28.​Which of the following chemical equilibrium equations best shows what happens in the buffer solutions to minimize
the change in pH when a small amount of a strong base is added?

A.​ H3O+(aq) + OH−(aq) ⇄ 2 H2O(l)

B.​ HCO3−(aq) + OH−(aq) ⇄ CO32−(aq) + H2O(l)

C.​ CO32−(aq) + H3O+(aq) ⇄ HCO3−(aq) + H2O(l)

D.​ CO32−(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ HCO3−(aq) + OH−(aq)

29.​ Which of the following mathematical expressions can be used to determine the approximate pH of buffer 1 ?

0.100
A.​ pH = − log(2.1 × 10−4) + log ( 0.150 ) = 3.50

0.150
B.​ pH = −log(2.1×10−4) + log ( 0.100 ) = 3.85

0.100
C.​ pH = [14.00+log(2.1×10−4)] + log ( 0.150 ) = 10.15

0.150
D.​ pH = [14.00+log(2.1×10−4)] + log ( 0.100 ) = 10.50

30.​ Which mathematical expression can be used to explain why buffer 2 and buffer 3 have the same pH?

0.200 0.100
A.​ log( 0.200 ) = log( 0.100 ) = log(1)

B.​ − log(Kw) − [−log(Kb)] = pKa

C.​ 0.200 M = 2 × (0.100M)

D.​ 0.200 M − 0.200 M = 0.100 M − 0.100 M

 UNIT 8 PROGRESS CHECK - FRQ

Question 1

Answer the following questions about weak acids. Use the Ka values in the following table to help answer some of
the questions.

+ −
[𝐻 ][𝐴 ]
a.​ Using the expression Ka= [𝐻𝐴]
, explain how to determine which solution has the lower pH, 0.10 M HF(aq)
or 0.10 M HC2H3O2(aq). Do not perform any numerical calculations.

b.​ Which solution has a higher percent ionization of the acid, a 0.10 M solution of HC2H3O2(aq) or a 0.010 M
solution of HC2H3O2(aq)? Justify your answer including the calculation of percent ionization for each solution.

c.​ A student titrated 50.0mL of a 0.10 M solution of a certain weak acid with NaOH(aq). The results are given in
the graph above.

i.​ What is the approximate pKa of the acid?

ii.​ What specific value from the graph is needed, in addition to the information in part (c) above, to
calculate the molar concentration of the NaOH(aq)?
iii.​ Identify a pH value between 2.5 and 7.5 at which the concentration of the weak acid being titrated is
less than the concentration of its conjugate base.
 d.​ In another experiment, the student titrated 50.0 mL of 0.100 M HC2H3O2 with 0.100 M NaOH(aq). Calculate
the pH of the solution at the equivalence point.

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