Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The solution with
Concept introduction:
The
Answer to Problem 43E
The given solution is neutral in nature.
Explanation of Solution
The
Strongly acidic | |
Weakly acidic | |
Neutral | |
Weakly basic | |
Strongly basic |
The
Therefore, the given solution is neutral.
The nature of the given solution is neutral.
(b)
Interpretation:
The solution with
Concept introduction:
The
Answer to Problem 43E
The nature of the given solution is weakly basic.
Explanation of Solution
The
Strongly acidic | |
Weakly acidic | |
Neutral | |
Weakly basic | |
Strongly basic |
Therefore, the given solution is weakly basic in nature.
The nature of the given solution is weakly basic.
(c)
Interpretation:
The solution with
Concept introduction:
The
Answer to Problem 43E
The nature of the given solution is strongly basic in nature.
Explanation of Solution
The value of
The formula to calculate
Rearrange the above equation.
Substitute the value of
The
Strongly acidic | |
Weakly acidic | |
Neutral | |
Weakly basic | |
Strongly basic |
Therefore,
Hence, the solution is strongly basic in nature.
The solution is strongly basic in nature.
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