Chemistry: A Molecular Approach
Chemistry: A Molecular Approach
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ISBN: 9780321809247
Author: Nivaldo J. Tro
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 15, Problem 1SAQ
Interpretation Introduction

Introduction: According to the theory given by Bronsted and Lowry, a conjugate base is formed when an acid donates/loses a hydrogen ion.

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Answer to Problem 1SAQ

Correct answer: The conjugate base in the given reaction is ClO2.

Therefore, option (d) is correct.

Explanation of Solution

Justification for the correct option:

When an acid donates its hydrogen ion, a conjugate base is formed.

Consider the given reaction:

HClO2(aq)+H2O(aq)H3O+(aq)+ClO2(aq)

The acid HClO2 loses one proton and forms ClO2, which is a conjugate base.

Justification for incorrect options:

The base H2O accepts a hydrogen ion and forms H3O+.The H3O+ formed is a conjugate acid. Moreover, HClO2 is an acid, which forms a conjugate base.

Hence, options (a), (b), and(c) are incorrect.

Conclusion

A conjugate base is formed when an acid donates a hydrogen ion. In case of stronger acid, a weaker conjugate base is formed. Simultaneously, weak acids form a strong base.

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Chemistry: A Molecular Approach

Ch. 15 - Prob. 11SAQCh. 15 - Prob. 12SAQCh. 15 - Prob. 13SAQCh. 15 - Prob. 14SAQCh. 15 - Q15. Which acid has the largest Ka: HClO2(aq),...Ch. 15 - 1. What causes heartburn? What are some possible...Ch. 15 - 2. What are the general physical and chemical...Ch. 15 - Prob. 3ECh. 15 - Prob. 4ECh. 15 - Prob. 5ECh. 15 - Prob. 6ECh. 15 - Prob. 7ECh. 15 - Prob. 8ECh. 15 - Prob. 9ECh. 15 - Prob. 10ECh. 15 - 11. What are diprotic and triprotic acids? List an...Ch. 15 - 12. Define the acid ionization constant and...Ch. 15 - 13. Write an equation for the autoionization of...Ch. 15 - 14. What happens to the [OH–] of a solution when...Ch. 15 - Prob. 15ECh. 15 - Prob. 16ECh. 15 - Prob. 17ECh. 15 - Prob. 18ECh. 15 - Prob. 19ECh. 15 - Prob. 20ECh. 15 - Prob. 21ECh. 15 - 22. How can you determine if an anion will act as...Ch. 15 - 23. What is the relationship between the acid...Ch. 15 - 24. What kinds of cations act as weak acids? List...Ch. 15 - 25. When calculating the [H3O+] for a polyprotic...Ch. 15 - Prob. 26ECh. 15 - Prob. 27ECh. 15 - Prob. 28ECh. 15 - Prob. 29ECh. 15 - Prob. 30ECh. 15 - 31. What is acid rain? What causes it, and where...Ch. 15 - Prob. 32ECh. 15 - 33. Identify each substance as an acid or a base...Ch. 15 - 34. Identify each substance as an acid or a base...Ch. 15 - 35. In each reaction, identify the Brønsted–Lowry...Ch. 15 - Prob. 36ECh. 15 - 37. Write the formula for the conjugate base of...Ch. 15 - 38. Write the formula for the conjugate acid of...Ch. 15 - 39. Both H2O and H2PO4– are amphoteric. Write an...Ch. 15 - 40. Both HCO3– and HS– are amphoteric. Write an...Ch. 15 - Prob. 41ECh. 15 - Prob. 42ECh. 15 - Prob. 43ECh. 15 - Prob. 44ECh. 15 - Prob. 45ECh. 15 - Prob. 46ECh. 15 - 47. Calculate [OH–] in each aqueous solution at 25...Ch. 15 - Prob. 48ECh. 15 - Prob. 49ECh. 15 - 50. Calculate [H3O+] and [OH–] for each solution...Ch. 15 - Prob. 51ECh. 15 - Prob. 52ECh. 15 - 53. Like all equilibrium constants, the value of...Ch. 15 - Prob. 54ECh. 15 - 55. Calculate the pH of each acid solution....Ch. 15 - Prob. 56ECh. 15 - Prob. 57ECh. 15 - 58. Determine the pH of each solution. a. 0.048 M...Ch. 15 - Prob. 59ECh. 15 - Prob. 60ECh. 15 - 61. What is the pH of a solution in which 224 mL...Ch. 15 - Prob. 62ECh. 15 - Prob. 63ECh. 15 - 64. Determine the [H3O+] and pH of a 0.200 M...Ch. 15 - 65. Determine the pH of an HNO2 solution of each...Ch. 15 - 66. Determine the pH of an HF solution of each...Ch. 15 - Prob. 67ECh. 15 - Prob. 68ECh. 15 - Prob. 69ECh. 15 - Prob. 70ECh. 15 - 71. Determine the percent ionization of a 0.125 M...Ch. 15 - Prob. 72ECh. 15 - Prob. 73ECh. 15 - Prob. 74ECh. 15 - Prob. 75ECh. 15 - Prob. 76ECh. 15 - Prob. 77ECh. 15 - Prob. 78ECh. 15 - Prob. 79ECh. 15 - Prob. 80ECh. 15 - Prob. 81ECh. 15 - Prob. 82ECh. 15 - Prob. 83ECh. 15 - Prob. 84ECh. 15 - Prob. 85ECh. 15 - Prob. 86ECh. 15 - Prob. 87ECh. 15 - Prob. 88ECh. 15 - Prob. 89ECh. 15 - Prob. 90ECh. 15 - Prob. 91ECh. 15 - Prob. 92ECh. 15 - Prob. 93ECh. 15 - Prob. 94ECh. 15 - Prob. 95ECh. 15 - Prob. 96ECh. 15 - 97. Determine the [OH–] and pH of a solution that...Ch. 15 - Prob. 98ECh. 15 - Prob. 99ECh. 15 - Prob. 100ECh. 15 - Prob. 101ECh. 15 - 102. Determine if each salt will form a solution...Ch. 15 - Prob. 103ECh. 15 - Prob. 104ECh. 15 - 105. Determine the pH of each solution. a. 0.10 M...Ch. 15 - 106. Determine the pH of each solution. a. 0.20 M...Ch. 15 - Prob. 107ECh. 15 - Prob. 108ECh. 15 - Prob. 109ECh. 15 - Prob. 110ECh. 15 - Prob. 111ECh. 15 - 112. Calculate the [H3O+] and pH of each...Ch. 15 - 113. Calculate the concentration of all species in...Ch. 15 - 114. Calculate the concentration of all species in...Ch. 15 - 115. Calculate the [H3O+] and pH of each H2SO4...Ch. 15 - Prob. 116ECh. 15 - Prob. 117ECh. 15 - Prob. 118ECh. 15 - 119. Based on their molecular structure, pick the...Ch. 15 - Prob. 120ECh. 15 - Prob. 121ECh. 15 - 122. Which is a stronger base, PO43– or AsO43–?...Ch. 15 - 123. Classify each species as either a Lewis acid...Ch. 15 - 124. Classify each species as either a Lewis acid...Ch. 15 - Prob. 125ECh. 15 - Prob. 126ECh. 15 - Prob. 127ECh. 15 - Prob. 128ECh. 15 - Prob. 129ECh. 15 - Prob. 130ECh. 15 - Prob. 131ECh. 15 - Prob. 132ECh. 15 - 133. Acid rain over the Great Lakes has a pH of...Ch. 15 - 134. White wines tend to be more acidic than red...Ch. 15 - 135. Common aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid, which...Ch. 15 - Prob. 136ECh. 15 - Prob. 137ECh. 15 - Prob. 138ECh. 15 - Prob. 139ECh. 15 - 140. Determine the pH of each two-component...Ch. 15 - Prob. 141ECh. 15 - Prob. 142ECh. 15 - 143. The pH of a 1.00 M solution of urea, a weak...Ch. 15 - 144. A solution is prepared by dissolving 0.10 mol...Ch. 15 - 145. Lactic acid is a weak acid found in milk. Its...Ch. 15 - Prob. 146ECh. 15 - Prob. 147ECh. 15 - Prob. 148ECh. 15 - Prob. 149ECh. 15 - 150. To what volume should you dilute 1 L of a...Ch. 15 - Prob. 151ECh. 15 - Prob. 152ECh. 15 - 153. Calculate the pH of a solution prepared from...Ch. 15 - 154. To 1.0 L of a 0.30 M solution of HClO2 is...Ch. 15 - 155. A mixture of Na2CO3 and NaHCO3 has a mass of...Ch. 15 - 156. A mixture of NaCN and NaHSO4 consists of a...Ch. 15 - 157. Without doing any calculations, determine...Ch. 15 - 158. Without doing any calculations, determine...Ch. 15 - Prob. 159E
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