6.11.5 - Relation Between Ka and Kb
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What does Ka represent?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a measure of acidity in solution.
What is the relationship between Ka and Kb?
💡 Hint: Consider the ion product of water.
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What is the product of Ka and Kb?
💡 Hint: Consider water's equilibrium constant.
If an acid is strong, does it imply its conjugate base is weak?
💡 Hint: Think about dissociation strength.
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Calculate the Kb for a conjugate base if Ka = 3.5 × 10^−4.
💡 Hint: Use Kw = Ka × Kb.
If a buffer solution made of 0.2 M acetic acid and 0.1 M sodium acetate has a pH close to what level?
💡 Hint: Use the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation for buffers.
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