Practice HL: Calculations Involving Polyprotic Acids - 7.6 | Chapter 8: Acids and Base | IB 12 Chemistry
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HL: Calculations Involving Polyprotic Acids

7.6 - HL: Calculations Involving Polyprotic Acids

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Question 1 Easy

Define a polyprotic acid.

💡 Hint: Think about how many protons can be donated.

Question 2 Easy

What does the term Ka represent?

💡 Hint: It's related to the strength of the acid.

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Question 1

What is a characteristic of polyprotic acids?

They can donate one proton
They can donate multiple protons
They do not dissociate

💡 Hint: Think of acids that can give away at least two hydrogens.

Question 2

True or False: In weak polyprotic acids, each dissociation has the same strength.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how the strength of an acid is defined by its dissociation constants.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A solution of 0.1 M sulfuric acid is prepared. Calculate the pH considering both the first and second dissociations.

💡 Hint: Use an ICE table to account for both dissociations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Calculate the pH of a 0.05 M phosphoric acid solution by using the first dissociation constant and ignoring property contributions from other steps.

💡 Hint: Focus on the concentration changes for just the first dissociation.

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