pOH∴pH=pKb+log[ Base ][ Salt ]=−logKb+log[ Base ][ Salt ]=−log1.8×10−5+log0.300.20=5−0.25+(−0.176)=4.75−0.176=4.57=14−4.57=9.43
A buffer solution is prepared in which the concentration of NH_3 is 0.30 M and the concentration of NH_4^+is 0.20 M. If the equilibrium constant, K_b…
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A buffer solution is prepared in which the concentration of NH3 is 0.30M and the concentration of NH4+is 0.20M. If the equilibrium constant, Kb for NH3 equals 1.8×10−5, what is the pH of this solution? (log2.7=0.43)
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- A
9.43
- B
11.72
- C
8.73
- D
9.08
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