An unknown weak base with a concentration of 0.170 M has a pH of 9.53. What is the Kb of this base?

Appl Of Ms Excel In Analytical Chemistry
2nd Edition
ISBN:9781285686691
Author:Crouch
Publisher:Crouch
Chapter7: Neutralization Titrations And Graphical Representations
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 15P
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question
Question 13 of 13
Submit
An unknown weak base with a
concentration of 0.170 M has a pH
of 9.53. What is the Kb of this
base?
1
4
6.
7
8
+/-
x 10 0
Tap here or pull up for additional resources
3.
N LO
Transcribed Image Text:Question 13 of 13 Submit An unknown weak base with a concentration of 0.170 M has a pH of 9.53. What is the Kb of this base? 1 4 6. 7 8 +/- x 10 0 Tap here or pull up for additional resources 3. N LO
Expert Solution
Step 1

The K b represents an equilibrium constant.  If the value of K b is small, then the base will be weak. The general expression to find out K b is given as:

Kb=BH+OH-B      

trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Ionic Equilibrium
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Appl Of Ms Excel In Analytical Chemistry
Appl Of Ms Excel In Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781285686691
Author:
Crouch
Publisher:
Cengage