Chapter 14, Problem 15CE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether a conductivity apparatus that contain reaction mixture of a weak acid, $\text{HF}\left(aq\right)$ and weak base, ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}\text{OH}\left(aq\right)$ would glow brightly or dimly is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

In an acid-base reaction, an acid reacts with a base to form salt and water. An acid-base reaction is also known as a neutralization reaction. A general reaction between an acid and a base reaction is shown below.

$\begin{array}{ccccccc}\text{HA}& +& \text{BOH}& \rightleftharpoons & \text{BA}& +& {\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\\ \text{Acid}& & \text{Base}& & \text{Salt}& & \text{Water}\end{array}$