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6.1A liquid is in equilibrium with its vapour in a sealed container at a fixed temperature. The volume of the container is suddenly increased. a) What is the initial effect of the change on vapour pressure? b) How do rates of evaporation and condensation change initially? c) What happens when equilibrium is restored finally and what will be the final vapour pressure?Show solution
Given: A liquid–vapour equilibrium in a sealed container at fixed temperature; volume is suddenly increased.

(a) Initial effect on vapour pressure:
When the volume is suddenly increased, the same number of vapour molecules now occupy a larger volume. Therefore, the concentration (and hence the partial pressure) of the vapour decreases initially.

(b) Initial change in rates:
- Rate of evaporation: Evaporation depends on the nature of the liquid and temperature, not on the volume of the container. Hence, the rate of evaporation remains unchanged initially.
- Rate of condensation: Condensation depends on the concentration (number density) of vapour molecules. Since the vapour pressure has decreased, the rate of condensation decreases initially.

Because rate of evaporation > rate of condensation, more liquid evaporates to restore equilibrium.

(c) Final state after equilibrium is restored:
More liquid evaporates until the rate of evaporation once again equals the rate of condensation. At the new equilibrium, the vapour pressure equals the original vapour pressure (since temperature is unchanged and vapour pressure depends only on temperature). Thus, the final vapour pressure is the same as the original vapour pressure.
6.2What is KcK_c for the following equilibrium when the equilibrium concentration of each substance is: [SO2]=0.60M[\mathrm{SO}_2] = 0.60\,\mathrm{M}, [O2]=0.82M[\mathrm{O}_2] = 0.82\,\mathrm{M} and [SO3]=1.90M[\mathrm{SO}_3] = 1.90\,\mathrm{M}? 2SO2(g)+O2(g)2SO3(g)2\mathrm{SO}_2(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{SO}_3(\mathrm{g})Show solution
Given:
[SO2]=0.60M,[O2]=0.82M,[SO3]=1.90M[\mathrm{SO}_2] = 0.60\,\mathrm{M},\quad [\mathrm{O}_2] = 0.82\,\mathrm{M},\quad [\mathrm{SO}_3] = 1.90\,\mathrm{M}

Expression for KcK_c:
Kc=[SO3]2[SO2]2[O2]K_c = \frac{[\mathrm{SO}_3]^2}{[\mathrm{SO}_2]^2[\mathrm{O}_2]}

Calculation:
Kc=(1.90)2(0.60)2×(0.82)K_c = \frac{(1.90)^2}{(0.60)^2 \times (0.82)}
=3.610.36×0.82=3.610.2952= \frac{3.61}{0.36 \times 0.82} = \frac{3.61}{0.2952}
Kc12.23\boxed{K_c \approx 12.23}
6.3At a certain temperature and total pressure of 105Pa10^5\,\mathrm{Pa}, iodine vapour contains 40%40\% by volume of I atoms. I2(g)2I(g)\mathrm{I}_2(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{I}(\mathrm{g}) Calculate KpK_p for the equilibrium.Show solution
Given: Total pressure P=105PaP = 10^5\,\mathrm{Pa}; iodine vapour contains 40% by volume of I atoms.

Concept: % by volume = % by moles (for ideal gases).

So mole fraction of I atoms, χI=0.40\chi_{\mathrm{I}} = 0.40
Mole fraction of I2\mathrm{I}_2, χI2=10.40=0.60\chi_{\mathrm{I}_2} = 1 - 0.40 = 0.60

Partial pressures:
pI=0.40×105=4.0×104Pap_{\mathrm{I}} = 0.40 \times 10^5 = 4.0 \times 10^4\,\mathrm{Pa}
pI2=0.60×105=6.0×104Pap_{\mathrm{I}_2} = 0.60 \times 10^5 = 6.0 \times 10^4\,\mathrm{Pa}

KpK_p expression:
Kp=(pI)2pI2=(4.0×104)26.0×104K_p = \frac{(p_{\mathrm{I}})^2}{p_{\mathrm{I}_2}} = \frac{(4.0 \times 10^4)^2}{6.0 \times 10^4}
=16×1086.0×104=166×104= \frac{16 \times 10^8}{6.0 \times 10^4} = \frac{16}{6} \times 10^4
Kp=2.67×104Pa\boxed{K_p = 2.67 \times 10^4\,\mathrm{Pa}}
6.4Write the expression for the equilibrium constant, KcK_c for each of the following reactions:
(i) 2NOCl(g)2NO(g)+Cl2(g)2\mathrm{NOCl}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{NO}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{Cl}_2(\mathrm{g})
(ii) 2Cu(NO3)2(s)2CuO(s)+4NO2(g)+O2(g)2\mathrm{Cu(NO_3)_2(s)} \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{CuO(s)} + 4\mathrm{NO_2(g)} + \mathrm{O_2(g)}
(iii) CH3COOC2H5(aq)+H2O(l)CH3COOH(aq)+C2H5OH(aq)\mathrm{CH_3COOC_2H_5(aq)} + \mathrm{H_2O(l)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CH_3COOH(aq)} + \mathrm{C_2H_5OH(aq)}
(iv) Fe3+(aq)+3OH(aq)Fe(OH)3(s)\mathrm{Fe^{3+}(aq)} + 3\mathrm{OH^-(aq)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Fe(OH)_3(s)}
(v) I2(s)+5F22IF5\mathrm{I_2(s)} + 5\mathrm{F_2} \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{IF_5}
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Concept: Pure solids and pure liquids are excluded from the equilibrium constant expression. Only gaseous and aqueous species are included.

(i) 2NOCl(g)2NO(g)+Cl2(g)2\mathrm{NOCl}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{NO}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{Cl}_2(\mathrm{g})
Kc=[NO]2[Cl2][NOCl]2K_c = \frac{[\mathrm{NO}]^2[\mathrm{Cl}_2]}{[\mathrm{NOCl}]^2}

(ii) 2Cu(NO3)2(s)2CuO(s)+4NO2(g)+O2(g)2\mathrm{Cu(NO_3)_2(s)} \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{CuO(s)} + 4\mathrm{NO_2(g)} + \mathrm{O_2(g)}

Solids are excluded:
Kc=[NO2]4[O2]K_c = [\mathrm{NO_2}]^4[\mathrm{O_2}]

(iii) CH3COOC2H5(aq)+H2O(l)CH3COOH(aq)+C2H5OH(aq)\mathrm{CH_3COOC_2H_5(aq)} + \mathrm{H_2O(l)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CH_3COOH(aq)} + \mathrm{C_2H_5OH(aq)}

Pure liquid water is excluded:
Kc=[CH3COOH][C2H5OH][CH3COOC2H5]K_c = \frac{[\mathrm{CH_3COOH}][\mathrm{C_2H_5OH}]}{[\mathrm{CH_3COOC_2H_5}]}

(iv) Fe3+(aq)+3OH(aq)Fe(OH)3(s)\mathrm{Fe^{3+}(aq)} + 3\mathrm{OH^-(aq)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Fe(OH)_3(s)}

Solid Fe(OH)3\mathrm{Fe(OH)_3} is excluded:
Kc=1[Fe3+][OH]3K_c = \frac{1}{[\mathrm{Fe^{3+}}][\mathrm{OH^-}]^3}

(v) I2(s)+5F2(g)2IF5(g)\mathrm{I_2(s)} + 5\mathrm{F_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{IF_5(g)}

Solid I2\mathrm{I_2} is excluded:
Kc=[IF5]2[F2]5K_c = \frac{[\mathrm{IF_5}]^2}{[\mathrm{F_2}]^5}
6.5Find out the value of KcK_c for each of the following equilibria from the value of KpK_p:
(i) 2NOCl(g)2NO(g)+Cl2(g)2\mathrm{NOCl}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{NO}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{Cl}_2(\mathrm{g}); Kp=1.8×102K_p = 1.8 \times 10^{-2} at 500K500\,\mathrm{K}
(ii) CaCO3(s)CaO(s)+CO2(g)\mathrm{CaCO_3(s)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CaO(s)} + \mathrm{CO_2(g)}; Kp=167K_p = 167 at 1073K1073\,\mathrm{K}
Show solution
Formula: Kp=Kc(RT)ΔnK_p = K_c(RT)^{\Delta n}, so Kc=Kp(RT)ΔnK_c = \dfrac{K_p}{(RT)^{\Delta n}}

where Δn\Delta n = (moles of gaseous products) - (moles of gaseous reactants), R=0.0831barLmol1K1R = 0.0831\,\mathrm{bar\,L\,mol^{-1}\,K^{-1}}.

(i) 2NOCl(g)2NO(g)+Cl2(g)2\mathrm{NOCl}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{NO}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{Cl}_2(\mathrm{g})

Δn=(2+1)2=1\Delta n = (2+1) - 2 = 1

Kc=Kp(RT)1=1.8×1020.0831×500=1.8×10241.55K_c = \frac{K_p}{(RT)^1} = \frac{1.8 \times 10^{-2}}{0.0831 \times 500} = \frac{1.8 \times 10^{-2}}{41.55}
Kc=4.33×104\boxed{K_c = 4.33 \times 10^{-4}}

(ii) CaCO3(s)CaO(s)+CO2(g)\mathrm{CaCO_3(s)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CaO(s)} + \mathrm{CO_2(g)}

Only CO2\mathrm{CO_2} is gaseous; Δn=10=1\Delta n = 1 - 0 = 1

Kc=Kp(RT)1=1670.0831×1073=16789.17K_c = \frac{K_p}{(RT)^1} = \frac{167}{0.0831 \times 1073} = \frac{167}{89.17}
Kc=1.87\boxed{K_c = 1.87}
6.6For the following equilibrium, Kc=6.3×1014K_c = 6.3 \times 10^{14} at 1000K1000\,\mathrm{K}: NO(g)+O3(g)NO2(g)+O2(g)\mathrm{NO}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{O_3}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{NO_2}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{O_2}(\mathrm{g}) Both the forward and reverse reactions in the equilibrium are elementary bimolecular reactions. What is KcK_c for the reverse reaction?Show solution
Given: Kc(forward)=6.3×1014K_c(\text{forward}) = 6.3 \times 10^{14} at 1000K1000\,\mathrm{K}

Concept: For the reverse reaction, the equilibrium constant is the reciprocal of the forward equilibrium constant.

Kc(reverse)=1Kc(forward)=16.3×1014K_c(\text{reverse}) = \frac{1}{K_c(\text{forward})} = \frac{1}{6.3 \times 10^{14}}

Kc(reverse)=1.59×1015\boxed{K_c(\text{reverse}) = 1.59 \times 10^{-15}}
6.7Explain why pure liquids and solids can be ignored while writing the equilibrium constant expression?Show solution
Explanation:

The equilibrium constant expression is written in terms of activities of the species involved. For an ideal solution or gas, the activity is proportional to molar concentration or partial pressure. However, for a pure solid or pure liquid, the activity is defined as unity (1) because their molar concentration (density/molar mass) remains essentially constant throughout the reaction and does not change with the extent of reaction.

For example, the molar concentration of water (pure liquid) is:
[H2O]=1000g/L18g/mol55.5mol/L=constant[\mathrm{H_2O}] = \frac{1000\,\mathrm{g/L}}{18\,\mathrm{g/mol}} \approx 55.5\,\mathrm{mol/L} = \text{constant}

Since their concentrations are constant, they are incorporated into the equilibrium constant itself and do not appear explicitly in the KcK_c expression. Therefore, pure liquids and solids are ignored (their activity = 1) while writing the equilibrium constant expression.
6.8Reaction between N2\mathrm{N_2} and O2\mathrm{O_2} takes place as follows: 2N2(g)+O2(g)2N2O(g)2\mathrm{N_2}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{O_2}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{N_2O}(\mathrm{g}) If a mixture of 0.482molN20.482\,\mathrm{mol}\,\mathrm{N_2} and 0.933mol0.933\,\mathrm{mol} of O2\mathrm{O_2} is placed in a 10L10\,\mathrm{L} reaction vessel and allowed to form N2O\mathrm{N_2O} at a temperature for which Kc=2.0×1037K_c = 2.0 \times 10^{-37}, determine the composition of equilibrium mixture.Show solution
Given:
- Initial moles: n(N2)=0.482moln(\mathrm{N_2}) = 0.482\,\mathrm{mol}, n(O2)=0.933moln(\mathrm{O_2}) = 0.933\,\mathrm{mol}, Volume =10L= 10\,\mathrm{L}
- Kc=2.0×1037K_c = 2.0 \times 10^{-37} (extremely small)

Initial concentrations:
[N2]0=0.48210=0.0482M[\mathrm{N_2}]_0 = \frac{0.482}{10} = 0.0482\,\mathrm{M}
[O2]0=0.93310=0.0933M[\mathrm{O_2}]_0 = \frac{0.933}{10} = 0.0933\,\mathrm{M}

ICE Table: Let xx mol/L of N2O\mathrm{N_2O} be formed at equilibrium.

2N2+O22N2O2\mathrm{N_2} + \mathrm{O_2} \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{N_2O}

| | N2\mathrm{N_2} | O2\mathrm{O_2} | N2O\mathrm{N_2O} |
|---|---|---|---|
|I| 0.0482 | 0.0933 | 0 |
|C| x-x | x/2-x/2 | +x+x |
|E| 0.0482x0.0482-x | 0.0933x/20.0933-x/2 | xx |

KcK_c expression:
Kc=[N2O]2[N2]2[O2]=2.0×1037K_c = \frac{[\mathrm{N_2O}]^2}{[\mathrm{N_2}]^2[\mathrm{O_2}]} = 2.0 \times 10^{-37}

Since KcK_c is extremely small, xx is negligibly small compared to initial concentrations. So:
Kcx2(0.0482)2(0.0933)K_c \approx \frac{x^2}{(0.0482)^2(0.0933)}
x2=2.0×1037×(0.0482)2×0.0933x^2 = 2.0 \times 10^{-37} \times (0.0482)^2 \times 0.0933
x2=2.0×1037×2.323×103×0.0933x^2 = 2.0 \times 10^{-37} \times 2.323 \times 10^{-3} \times 0.0933
x2=2.0×1037×2.167×104x^2 = 2.0 \times 10^{-37} \times 2.167 \times 10^{-4}
x2=4.334×1041x^2 = 4.334 \times 10^{-41}
x=6.58×1021mol/Lx = 6.58 \times 10^{-21}\,\mathrm{mol/L}

Equilibrium composition (essentially unchanged):
[N2]0.0482Mn(N2)=0.482mol[\mathrm{N_2}] \approx 0.0482\,\mathrm{M} \Rightarrow n(\mathrm{N_2}) = 0.482\,\mathrm{mol}
[O2]0.0933Mn(O2)=0.933mol[\mathrm{O_2}] \approx 0.0933\,\mathrm{M} \Rightarrow n(\mathrm{O_2}) = 0.933\,\mathrm{mol}
[N2O]=6.58×1021mol/Ln(N2O)=6.58×1020mol[\mathrm{N_2O}] = 6.58 \times 10^{-21}\,\mathrm{mol/L} \Rightarrow n(\mathrm{N_2O}) = 6.58 \times 10^{-20}\,\mathrm{mol}

The equilibrium mixture essentially contains the same amounts of N2\mathrm{N_2} and O2\mathrm{O_2} as initially, with a negligible amount of N2O\mathrm{N_2O}.
6.9Nitric oxide reacts with Br2\mathrm{Br_2} and gives nitrosyl bromide as per reaction given below: 2NO(g)+Br2(g)2NOBr(g)2\mathrm{NO}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{Br_2}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{NOBr}(\mathrm{g}) When 0.087mol0.087\,\mathrm{mol} of NO and 0.0437mol0.0437\,\mathrm{mol} of Br2\mathrm{Br_2} are mixed in a closed container at constant temperature, 0.0518mol0.0518\,\mathrm{mol} of NOBr is obtained at equilibrium. Calculate equilibrium amount of NO and Br2\mathrm{Br_2}.Show solution
Given:
- Initial: n(NO)=0.087moln(\mathrm{NO}) = 0.087\,\mathrm{mol}, n(Br2)=0.0437moln(\mathrm{Br_2}) = 0.0437\,\mathrm{mol}, n(NOBr)=0n(\mathrm{NOBr}) = 0
- At equilibrium: n(NOBr)=0.0518moln(\mathrm{NOBr}) = 0.0518\,\mathrm{mol}

From stoichiometry:

For every 2 mol of NOBr formed, 2 mol of NO and 1 mol of Br2\mathrm{Br_2} are consumed.

Moles of NO consumed =0.0518mol= 0.0518\,\mathrm{mol} (same as NOBr formed, 2:2 ratio)

Moles of Br2\mathrm{Br_2} consumed =0.05182=0.0259mol= \dfrac{0.0518}{2} = 0.0259\,\mathrm{mol}

Equilibrium amounts:
n(NO)eq=0.0870.0518=0.0352moln(\mathrm{NO})_{\mathrm{eq}} = 0.087 - 0.0518 = \boxed{0.0352\,\mathrm{mol}}
n(Br2)eq=0.04370.0259=0.0178moln(\mathrm{Br_2})_{\mathrm{eq}} = 0.0437 - 0.0259 = \boxed{0.0178\,\mathrm{mol}}
6.10At 450K450\,\mathrm{K}, Kp=2.0×1010bar1K_p = 2.0 \times 10^{10}\,\mathrm{bar}^{-1} for the given reaction at equilibrium. 2SO2(g)+O2(g)2SO3(g)2\mathrm{SO_2}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{O_2}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{SO_3}(\mathrm{g}) What is KcK_c at this temperature?Show solution
Given: Kp=2.0×1010bar1K_p = 2.0 \times 10^{10}\,\mathrm{bar}^{-1}, T=450KT = 450\,\mathrm{K}, R=0.0831barLmol1K1R = 0.0831\,\mathrm{bar\,L\,mol^{-1}\,K^{-1}}

Δn\Delta n for the reaction:
Δn=2(2+1)=1\Delta n = 2 - (2+1) = -1

Relation between KpK_p and KcK_c:
Kp=Kc(RT)ΔnK_p = K_c(RT)^{\Delta n}
Kc=Kp×(RT)Δn=Kp×(RT)1K_c = K_p \times (RT)^{-\Delta n} = K_p \times (RT)^{1}

Kc=2.0×1010×(0.0831×450)K_c = 2.0 \times 10^{10} \times (0.0831 \times 450)
=2.0×1010×37.395= 2.0 \times 10^{10} \times 37.395
Kc=7.48×1011mol1L\boxed{K_c = 7.48 \times 10^{11}\,\mathrm{mol^{-1}\,L}}
6.11A sample of HI(g) is placed in flask at a pressure of 0.2 atm. At equilibrium the partial pressure of HI(g) is 0.04 atm. What is KpK_p for the given equilibrium? 2HI(g)H2(g)+I2(g)2\mathrm{HI}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H_2}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{I_2}(\mathrm{g})Show solution
Given: Initial pressure of HI =0.2atm= 0.2\,\mathrm{atm}; equilibrium pressure of HI =0.04atm= 0.04\,\mathrm{atm}

Pressure decrease of HI =0.20.04=0.16atm= 0.2 - 0.04 = 0.16\,\mathrm{atm}

From stoichiometry: 2 mol HI decomposes to give 1 mol H2\mathrm{H_2} and 1 mol I2\mathrm{I_2}.

pH2=pI2=0.162=0.08atmp_{\mathrm{H_2}} = p_{\mathrm{I_2}} = \frac{0.16}{2} = 0.08\,\mathrm{atm}

KpK_p expression:
Kp=pH2pI2(pHI)2=0.08×0.08(0.04)2=6.4×1031.6×103K_p = \frac{p_{\mathrm{H_2}} \cdot p_{\mathrm{I_2}}}{(p_{\mathrm{HI}})^2} = \frac{0.08 \times 0.08}{(0.04)^2} = \frac{6.4 \times 10^{-3}}{1.6 \times 10^{-3}}

Kp=4.0\boxed{K_p = 4.0}

Note: Since Δn=0\Delta n = 0 for this reaction, Kc=Kp=4.0K_c = K_p = 4.0.
6.12A mixture of 1.57mol1.57\,\mathrm{mol} of N2\mathrm{N_2}, 1.92mol1.92\,\mathrm{mol} of H2\mathrm{H_2} and 8.13mol8.13\,\mathrm{mol} of NH3\mathrm{NH_3} is introduced into a 20L20\,\mathrm{L} reaction vessel at 500K500\,\mathrm{K}. At this temperature, the equilibrium constant, KcK_c for the reaction N2(g)+3H2(g)2NH3(g)\mathrm{N_2}(\mathrm{g}) + 3\mathrm{H_2}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{NH_3}(\mathrm{g}) is 1.7×1021.7 \times 10^2. Is the reaction mixture at equilibrium? If not, what is the direction of the net reaction?Show solution
Given: Volume =20L= 20\,\mathrm{L}, Kc=1.7×102K_c = 1.7 \times 10^2

Concentrations:
[N2]=1.5720=0.0785M[\mathrm{N_2}] = \frac{1.57}{20} = 0.0785\,\mathrm{M}
[H2]=1.9220=0.096M[\mathrm{H_2}] = \frac{1.92}{20} = 0.096\,\mathrm{M}
[NH3]=8.1320=0.4065M[\mathrm{NH_3}] = \frac{8.13}{20} = 0.4065\,\mathrm{M}

Reaction quotient QcQ_c:
Qc=[NH3]2[N2][H2]3=(0.4065)2(0.0785)(0.096)3Q_c = \frac{[\mathrm{NH_3}]^2}{[\mathrm{N_2}][\mathrm{H_2}]^3} = \frac{(0.4065)^2}{(0.0785)(0.096)^3}
=0.16520.0785×8.847×104=0.16526.945×105= \frac{0.1652}{0.0785 \times 8.847 \times 10^{-4}} = \frac{0.1652}{6.945 \times 10^{-5}}
Qc=2.38×103Q_c = 2.38 \times 10^3

Comparison:
Q_c = 2.38 \times 10^3 > K_c = 1.7 \times 10^2

Since Q_c > K_c, the reaction is not at equilibrium. The reaction will proceed in the reverse direction (i.e., decomposition of NH3\mathrm{NH_3}) to reach equilibrium.
6.13The equilibrium constant expression for a gas reaction is, Kc=[NH3]4[O2]5[NO]4[H2O]5K_c = \frac{[\mathrm{NH_3}]^4[\mathrm{O_2}]^5}{[\mathrm{NO}]^4[\mathrm{H_2O}]^5} Write the balanced chemical equation corresponding to this expression.Show solution
Given: Kc=[NH3]4[O2]5[NO]4[H2O]5K_c = \dfrac{[\mathrm{NH_3}]^4[\mathrm{O_2}]^5}{[\mathrm{NO}]^4[\mathrm{H_2O}]^5}

Interpretation: Products are NH3\mathrm{NH_3} and O2\mathrm{O_2}; reactants are NO\mathrm{NO} and H2O\mathrm{H_2O}.

The balanced chemical equation is:
4NO(g)+6H2O(g)4NH3(g)+5O2(g)\boxed{4\mathrm{NO}(\mathrm{g}) + 6\mathrm{H_2O}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons 4\mathrm{NH_3}(\mathrm{g}) + 5\mathrm{O_2}(\mathrm{g})}

Verification: This is the reverse of the catalytic oxidation of ammonia. The KcK_c expression matches the given expression.
6.14One mole of H2O\mathrm{H_2O} and one mole of CO are taken in 10L10\,\mathrm{L} vessel and heated to 725K725\,\mathrm{K}. At equilibrium 40%40\% of water (by mass) reacts with CO according to the equation, H2O(g)+CO(g)H2(g)+CO2(g)\mathrm{H_2O}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{CO}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H_2}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{CO_2}(\mathrm{g}) Calculate the equilibrium constant for the reaction.Show solution
Given: Initial moles: n(H2O)=1moln(\mathrm{H_2O}) = 1\,\mathrm{mol}, n(CO)=1moln(\mathrm{CO}) = 1\,\mathrm{mol}; Volume =10L= 10\,\mathrm{L}; 40% of water reacts.

Moles reacted: 0.40×1=0.4mol0.40 \times 1 = 0.4\,\mathrm{mol} of H2O\mathrm{H_2O}

ICE Table (in moles):

| | H2O\mathrm{H_2O} | CO\mathrm{CO} | H2\mathrm{H_2} | CO2\mathrm{CO_2} |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|I| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
|C| 0.4-0.4 | 0.4-0.4 | +0.4+0.4 | +0.4+0.4 |
|E| 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 |

Equilibrium concentrations (in 10L10\,\mathrm{L} vessel):
[H2O]=0.610=0.06M,[CO]=0.06M[\mathrm{H_2O}] = \frac{0.6}{10} = 0.06\,\mathrm{M},\quad [\mathrm{CO}] = 0.06\,\mathrm{M}
[H2]=0.410=0.04M,[CO2]=0.04M[\mathrm{H_2}] = \frac{0.4}{10} = 0.04\,\mathrm{M},\quad [\mathrm{CO_2}] = 0.04\,\mathrm{M}

KcK_c:
Kc=[H2][CO2][H2O][CO]=0.04×0.040.06×0.06=1.6×1033.6×103K_c = \frac{[\mathrm{H_2}][\mathrm{CO_2}]}{[\mathrm{H_2O}][\mathrm{CO}]} = \frac{0.04 \times 0.04}{0.06 \times 0.06} = \frac{1.6 \times 10^{-3}}{3.6 \times 10^{-3}}
Kc=0.444\boxed{K_c = 0.444}
6.15At 700K700\,\mathrm{K}, equilibrium constant for the reaction: H2(g)+I2(g)2HI(g)\mathrm{H_2}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{I_2}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{HI}(\mathrm{g}) is 54.8. If 0.5molL10.5\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}} of HI(g) is present at equilibrium at 700K700\,\mathrm{K}, what are the concentration of H2(g)\mathrm{H_2}(\mathrm{g}) and I2(g)\mathrm{I_2}(\mathrm{g}) assuming that we initially started with HI(g) and allowed it to reach equilibrium at 700K700\,\mathrm{K}?Show solution
Given: Kc=54.8K_c = 54.8 for H2+I22HI\mathrm{H_2 + I_2 \rightleftharpoons 2HI}; [HI]eq=0.5molL1[\mathrm{HI}]_{\mathrm{eq}} = 0.5\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}}

Since we started with HI only, the reverse reaction occurs:
2HI(g)H2(g)+I2(g)2\mathrm{HI}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H_2}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{I_2}(\mathrm{g})

For this reverse reaction:
Kc=1Kc=154.8=1.825×102K_c' = \frac{1}{K_c} = \frac{1}{54.8} = 1.825 \times 10^{-2}

Let [H2]=[I2]=x[\mathrm{H_2}] = [\mathrm{I_2}] = x at equilibrium (by symmetry, since we started with only HI).

Kc=[H2][I2][HI]2=x2(0.5)2=1.825×102K_c' = \frac{[\mathrm{H_2}][\mathrm{I_2}]}{[\mathrm{HI}]^2} = \frac{x^2}{(0.5)^2} = 1.825 \times 10^{-2}
x2=1.825×102×0.25=4.56×103x^2 = 1.825 \times 10^{-2} \times 0.25 = 4.56 \times 10^{-3}
x=0.0676molL1x = 0.0676\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}}

[H2]=[I2]=0.068molL1\boxed{[\mathrm{H_2}] = [\mathrm{I_2}] = 0.068\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}}}
6.16What is the equilibrium concentration of each of the substances in the equilibrium when the initial concentration of ICl was 0.78 M? 2ICl(g)I2(g)+Cl2(g);Kc=0.142\mathrm{ICl}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{I_2}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{Cl_2}(\mathrm{g});\quad K_c = 0.14Show solution
Given: [ICl]0=0.78M[\mathrm{ICl}]_0 = 0.78\,\mathrm{M}, Kc=0.14K_c = 0.14

ICE Table:

| | 2ICl2\mathrm{ICl} | I2\mathrm{I_2} | Cl2\mathrm{Cl_2} |
|---|---|---|---|
|I| 0.78 | 0 | 0 |
|C| 2x-2x | +x+x | +x+x |
|E| 0.782x0.78-2x | xx | xx |

KcK_c expression:
Kc=[I2][Cl2][ICl]2=xx(0.782x)2=0.14K_c = \frac{[\mathrm{I_2}][\mathrm{Cl_2}]}{[\mathrm{ICl}]^2} = \frac{x \cdot x}{(0.78-2x)^2} = 0.14

x2(0.782x)2=0.14\frac{x^2}{(0.78-2x)^2} = 0.14

Taking square root of both sides:
x0.782x=0.14=0.3742\frac{x}{0.78-2x} = \sqrt{0.14} = 0.3742

x=0.3742(0.782x)=0.29190.7484xx = 0.3742(0.78 - 2x) = 0.2919 - 0.7484x
x+0.7484x=0.2919x + 0.7484x = 0.2919
1.7484x=0.29191.7484x = 0.2919
x=0.167Mx = 0.167\,\mathrm{M}

Equilibrium concentrations:
[ICl]=0.782(0.167)=0.780.334=0.446M[\mathrm{ICl}] = 0.78 - 2(0.167) = 0.78 - 0.334 = \boxed{0.446\,\mathrm{M}}
[I2]=[Cl2]=0.167M[\mathrm{I_2}] = [\mathrm{Cl_2}] = \boxed{0.167\,\mathrm{M}}
6.17Kp=0.04atmK_p = 0.04\,\mathrm{atm} at 899K899\,\mathrm{K} for the equilibrium shown below. What is the equilibrium concentration of C2H6\mathrm{C_2H_6} when it is placed in a flask at 4.0 atm pressure and allowed to come to equilibrium? C2H6(g)C2H4(g)+H2(g)\mathrm{C_2H_6}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{C_2H_4}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{H_2}(\mathrm{g})Show solution
Given: Kp=0.04atmK_p = 0.04\,\mathrm{atm}, initial pressure of C2H6=4.0atm\mathrm{C_2H_6} = 4.0\,\mathrm{atm}, T=899KT = 899\,\mathrm{K}

ICE Table (in terms of pressure):

| | C2H6\mathrm{C_2H_6} | C2H4\mathrm{C_2H_4} | H2\mathrm{H_2} |
|---|---|---|---|
|I| 4.0 | 0 | 0 |
|C| p-p | +p+p | +p+p |
|E| 4.0p4.0-p | pp | pp |

Kp=pC2H4pH2pC2H6=p24.0p=0.04K_p = \frac{p_{\mathrm{C_2H_4}} \cdot p_{\mathrm{H_2}}}{p_{\mathrm{C_2H_6}}} = \frac{p^2}{4.0-p} = 0.04

p2=0.04(4.0p)=0.160.04pp^2 = 0.04(4.0-p) = 0.16 - 0.04p
p2+0.04p0.16=0p^2 + 0.04p - 0.16 = 0

Using quadratic formula:
p=0.04+(0.04)2+4×0.162=0.04+0.0016+0.642p = \frac{-0.04 + \sqrt{(0.04)^2 + 4 \times 0.16}}{2} = \frac{-0.04 + \sqrt{0.0016 + 0.64}}{2}
=0.04+0.64162=0.04+0.80102=0.7612=0.3805atm= \frac{-0.04 + \sqrt{0.6416}}{2} = \frac{-0.04 + 0.8010}{2} = \frac{0.761}{2} = 0.3805\,\mathrm{atm}

Equilibrium pressure of C2H6\mathrm{C_2H_6}:
pC2H6=4.00.3805=3.619atmp_{\mathrm{C_2H_6}} = 4.0 - 0.3805 = 3.619\,\mathrm{atm}

Equilibrium concentration (using pV=nRTpV = nRT, c=p/RTc = p/RT):
[C2H6]=pRT=3.6190.0821×899=3.61973.81[\mathrm{C_2H_6}] = \frac{p}{RT} = \frac{3.619}{0.0821 \times 899} = \frac{3.619}{73.81}
[C2H6]=0.049molL1\boxed{[\mathrm{C_2H_6}] = 0.049\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}}}
6.18Ethyl acetate is formed by the reaction between ethanol and acetic acid and the equilibrium is represented as: CH3COOH(l)+C2H5OH(l)CH3COOC2H5(l)+H2O(l)\mathrm{CH_3COOH(l)} + \mathrm{C_2H_5OH(l)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CH_3COOC_2H_5(l)} + \mathrm{H_2O(l)} (i) Write the concentration ratio (reaction quotient), QcQ_c, for this reaction (note: water is not in excess and is not a solvent in this reaction). (ii) At 293K293\,\mathrm{K}, if one starts with 1.00mol1.00\,\mathrm{mol} of acetic acid and 0.18mol0.18\,\mathrm{mol} of ethanol, there is 0.171mol0.171\,\mathrm{mol} of ethyl acetate in the final equilibrium mixture. Calculate the equilibrium constant. (iii) Starting with 0.5mol0.5\,\mathrm{mol} of ethanol and 1.0mol1.0\,\mathrm{mol} of acetic acid and maintaining it at 293K293\,\mathrm{K}, 0.214mol0.214\,\mathrm{mol} of ethyl acetate is found after sometime. Has equilibrium been reached?Show solution
(i) Reaction quotient QcQ_c:
Qc=[CH3COOC2H5][H2O][CH3COOH][C2H5OH]Q_c = \frac{[\mathrm{CH_3COOC_2H_5}][\mathrm{H_2O}]}{[\mathrm{CH_3COOH}][\mathrm{C_2H_5OH}]}

(ii) Calculation of KcK_c:

Let volume of the system =VL= V\,\mathrm{L}.

Initial moles: n(CH3COOH)=1.00n(\mathrm{CH_3COOH}) = 1.00, n(C2H5OH)=0.18n(\mathrm{C_2H_5OH}) = 0.18, n(ester)=0n(\mathrm{ester}) = 0, n(H2O)=0n(\mathrm{H_2O}) = 0

At equilibrium: n(ester)=0.171moln(\mathrm{ester}) = 0.171\,\mathrm{mol}

Moles consumed: n(CH3COOH)=0.171n(\mathrm{CH_3COOH}) = 0.171, n(C2H5OH)=0.171n(\mathrm{C_2H_5OH}) = 0.171

Equilibrium moles:
- n(CH3COOH)=1.000.171=0.829moln(\mathrm{CH_3COOH}) = 1.00 - 0.171 = 0.829\,\mathrm{mol}
- n(C2H5OH)=0.180.171=0.009moln(\mathrm{C_2H_5OH}) = 0.18 - 0.171 = 0.009\,\mathrm{mol}
- n(ester)=0.171moln(\mathrm{ester}) = 0.171\,\mathrm{mol}
- n(H2O)=0.171moln(\mathrm{H_2O}) = 0.171\,\mathrm{mol}

Since all species are in the same volume VV, it cancels:
Kc=(0.171/V)(0.171/V)(0.829/V)(0.009/V)=0.171×0.1710.829×0.009K_c = \frac{(0.171/V)(0.171/V)}{(0.829/V)(0.009/V)} = \frac{0.171 \times 0.171}{0.829 \times 0.009}
=0.029240.007461=3.92= \frac{0.02924}{0.007461} = \boxed{3.92}

(iii) Checking if equilibrium is reached:

Initial: n(CH3COOH)=1.0n(\mathrm{CH_3COOH}) = 1.0, n(C2H5OH)=0.5n(\mathrm{C_2H_5OH}) = 0.5

After some time: n(ester)=0.214moln(\mathrm{ester}) = 0.214\,\mathrm{mol}

Moles at this point:
- n(CH3COOH)=1.00.214=0.786n(\mathrm{CH_3COOH}) = 1.0 - 0.214 = 0.786
- n(C2H5OH)=0.50.214=0.286n(\mathrm{C_2H_5OH}) = 0.5 - 0.214 = 0.286
- n(ester)=0.214n(\mathrm{ester}) = 0.214
- n(H2O)=0.214n(\mathrm{H_2O}) = 0.214

Qc=0.214×0.2140.786×0.286=0.045800.2248=0.2036Q_c = \frac{0.214 \times 0.214}{0.786 \times 0.286} = \frac{0.04580}{0.2248} = 0.2036

Since Qc=0.204Kc=3.92Q_c = 0.204 \neq K_c = 3.92, equilibrium has not been reached. Since Q_c < K_c, the reaction will proceed in the forward direction.
6.19A sample of pure PCl5\mathrm{PCl_5} was introduced into an evacuated vessel at 473 K. After equilibrium was attained, concentration of PCl5\mathrm{PCl_5} was found to be 0.5×101molL10.5 \times 10^{-1}\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}}. If value of KcK_c is 8.3×1028.3 \times 10^{-2}, what are the concentrations of PCl3\mathrm{PCl_3} and Cl2\mathrm{Cl_2} at equilibrium? PCl5(g)PCl3(g)+Cl2(g)\mathrm{PCl_5}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{PCl_3}(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{Cl_2}(\mathrm{g})Show solution
Given: [PCl5]eq=0.05molL1[\mathrm{PCl_5}]_{\mathrm{eq}} = 0.05\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}}, Kc=8.3×102K_c = 8.3 \times 10^{-2}

KcK_c expression:
Kc=[PCl3][Cl2][PCl5]K_c = \frac{[\mathrm{PCl_3}][\mathrm{Cl_2}]}{[\mathrm{PCl_5}]}

Since the vessel was initially evacuated and only PCl5\mathrm{PCl_5} was introduced, by stoichiometry:
[PCl3]=[Cl2]=x[\mathrm{PCl_3}] = [\mathrm{Cl_2}] = x

8.3×102=xx0.05=x20.058.3 \times 10^{-2} = \frac{x \cdot x}{0.05} = \frac{x^2}{0.05}
x2=8.3×102×0.05=4.15×103x^2 = 8.3 \times 10^{-2} \times 0.05 = 4.15 \times 10^{-3}
x=4.15×103=0.0644molL1x = \sqrt{4.15 \times 10^{-3}} = 0.0644\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}}

[PCl3]=[Cl2]=6.44×102molL1\boxed{[\mathrm{PCl_3}] = [\mathrm{Cl_2}] = 6.44 \times 10^{-2}\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}}}
6.20One of the reactions that takes place in producing steel from iron ore is the reduction of iron(II) oxide by carbon monoxide to give iron metal and CO2\mathrm{CO_2}. FeO(s)+CO(g)Fe(s)+CO2(g);Kp=0.265atm at 1050K\mathrm{FeO(s)} + \mathrm{CO(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Fe(s)} + \mathrm{CO_2(g)};\quad K_p = 0.265\,\mathrm{atm}\text{ at }1050\,\mathrm{K} What are the equilibrium partial pressures of CO and CO2\mathrm{CO_2} at 1050K1050\,\mathrm{K} if the initial partial pressures are: pCO=1.4atmp_{\mathrm{CO}} = 1.4\,\mathrm{atm} and pCO2=0.80atmp_{\mathrm{CO_2}} = 0.80\,\mathrm{atm}?Show solution
Given: Kp=0.265K_p = 0.265, pCO0=1.4atmp_{\mathrm{CO}}^0 = 1.4\,\mathrm{atm}, pCO20=0.80atmp_{\mathrm{CO_2}}^0 = 0.80\,\mathrm{atm}

KpK_p expression (solids excluded):
Kp=pCO2pCOK_p = \frac{p_{\mathrm{CO_2}}}{p_{\mathrm{CO}}}

Check QpQ_p:
Q_p = \frac{0.80}{1.4} = 0.571 > K_p = 0.265

Since Q_p > K_p, the reaction proceeds in the reverse direction.

Let pressure of CO2\mathrm{CO_2} decrease by xx:

| | CO\mathrm{CO} | CO2\mathrm{CO_2} |
|---|---|---|
|I| 1.4 | 0.80 |
|C| +x+x | x-x |
|E| 1.4+x1.4+x | 0.80x0.80-x |

Kp=0.80x1.4+x=0.265K_p = \frac{0.80-x}{1.4+x} = 0.265
0.80x=0.265(1.4+x)=0.371+0.265x0.80 - x = 0.265(1.4 + x) = 0.371 + 0.265x
0.800.371=x+0.265x=1.265x0.80 - 0.371 = x + 0.265x = 1.265x
0.429=1.265x0.429 = 1.265x
x=0.339atmx = 0.339\,\mathrm{atm}

Equilibrium partial pressures:
pCO=1.4+0.339=1.739atmp_{\mathrm{CO}} = 1.4 + 0.339 = \boxed{1.739\,\mathrm{atm}}
pCO2=0.800.339=0.461atmp_{\mathrm{CO_2}} = 0.80 - 0.339 = \boxed{0.461\,\mathrm{atm}}
6.21Equilibrium constant, KcK_c for the reaction N2(g)+3H2(g)2NH3(g) at 500K is 0.061\mathrm{N_2(g)} + 3\mathrm{H_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{NH_3(g)}\text{ at }500\,\mathrm{K}\text{ is }0.061 At a particular time, the analysis shows that composition of the reaction mixture is 3.0molL1N23.0\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}}\,\mathrm{N_2}, 2.0molL1H22.0\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}}\,\mathrm{H_2} and 0.5molL1NH30.5\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}}\,\mathrm{NH_3}. Is the reaction at equilibrium? If not in which direction does the reaction tend to proceed to reach equilibrium?Show solution
Given: Kc=0.061K_c = 0.061; [N2]=3.0M[\mathrm{N_2}] = 3.0\,\mathrm{M}, [H2]=2.0M[\mathrm{H_2}] = 2.0\,\mathrm{M}, [NH3]=0.5M[\mathrm{NH_3}] = 0.5\,\mathrm{M}

Reaction quotient QcQ_c:
Qc=[NH3]2[N2][H2]3=(0.5)2(3.0)(2.0)3=0.253.0×8=0.2524Q_c = \frac{[\mathrm{NH_3}]^2}{[\mathrm{N_2}][\mathrm{H_2}]^3} = \frac{(0.5)^2}{(3.0)(2.0)^3} = \frac{0.25}{3.0 \times 8} = \frac{0.25}{24}
Qc=1.04×102Q_c = 1.04 \times 10^{-2}

Comparison:
Q_c = 1.04 \times 10^{-2} < K_c = 0.061

Since Q_c < K_c, the reaction is not at equilibrium. The reaction will proceed in the forward direction (towards formation of NH3\mathrm{NH_3}) to reach equilibrium.
6.22Bromine monochloride, BrCl decomposes into bromine and chlorine and reaches the equilibrium: 2BrCl(g)Br2(g)+Cl2(g)2\mathrm{BrCl(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Br_2(g)} + \mathrm{Cl_2(g)} for which Kc=32K_c = 32 at 500K500\,\mathrm{K}. If initially pure BrCl is present at a concentration of 3.3×103molL13.3 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}}, what is its molar concentration in the mixture at equilibrium?Show solution
Given: [BrCl]0=3.3×103M[\mathrm{BrCl}]_0 = 3.3 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{M}, Kc=32K_c = 32

ICE Table:

| | 2BrCl2\mathrm{BrCl} | Br2\mathrm{Br_2} | Cl2\mathrm{Cl_2} |
|---|---|---|---|
|I| 3.3×1033.3 \times 10^{-3} | 0 | 0 |
|C| 2x-2x | +x+x | +x+x |
|E| 3.3×1032x3.3\times10^{-3}-2x | xx | xx |

Kc=[Br2][Cl2][BrCl]2=x2(3.3×1032x)2=32K_c = \frac{[\mathrm{Br_2}][\mathrm{Cl_2}]}{[\mathrm{BrCl}]^2} = \frac{x^2}{(3.3\times10^{-3}-2x)^2} = 32

Taking square root:
x3.3×1032x=32=5.657\frac{x}{3.3\times10^{-3}-2x} = \sqrt{32} = 5.657
x=5.657(3.3×1032x)=1.867×10211.314xx = 5.657(3.3\times10^{-3} - 2x) = 1.867\times10^{-2} - 11.314x
x(1+11.314)=1.867×102x(1 + 11.314) = 1.867\times10^{-2}
12.314x=1.867×10212.314x = 1.867\times10^{-2}
x=1.516×103Mx = 1.516\times10^{-3}\,\mathrm{M}

Equilibrium concentration of BrCl:
[BrCl]=3.3×1032(1.516×103)=3.3×1033.032×103[\mathrm{BrCl}] = 3.3\times10^{-3} - 2(1.516\times10^{-3}) = 3.3\times10^{-3} - 3.032\times10^{-3}
[BrCl]=2.68×104molL1\boxed{[\mathrm{BrCl}] = 2.68\times10^{-4}\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}}}
6.23At 1127K1127\,\mathrm{K} and 1 atm pressure, a gaseous mixture of CO and CO2\mathrm{CO_2} in equilibrium with solid carbon has 90.55%90.55\% CO by mass. C(s)+CO2(g)2CO(g)\mathrm{C(s)} + \mathrm{CO_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{CO(g)} Calculate KcK_c for this reaction at the above temperature.Show solution
Given: Total pressure =1atm= 1\,\mathrm{atm}; 90.55% CO by mass; T=1127KT = 1127\,\mathrm{K}

Step 1: Find mole fractions.

Assume 100 g of gas mixture:
- Mass of CO =90.55g= 90.55\,\mathrm{g}, moles of CO =90.5528=3.234mol= \dfrac{90.55}{28} = 3.234\,\mathrm{mol}
- Mass of CO2=9.45g\mathrm{CO_2} = 9.45\,\mathrm{g}, moles of CO2=9.4544=0.2148mol\mathrm{CO_2} = \dfrac{9.45}{44} = 0.2148\,\mathrm{mol}

Total moles =3.234+0.2148=3.449mol= 3.234 + 0.2148 = 3.449\,\mathrm{mol}

χCO=3.2343.449=0.9377,χCO2=0.21483.449=0.0623\chi_{\mathrm{CO}} = \frac{3.234}{3.449} = 0.9377,\quad \chi_{\mathrm{CO_2}} = \frac{0.2148}{3.449} = 0.0623

Step 2: Partial pressures.
pCO=0.9377×1=0.9377atmp_{\mathrm{CO}} = 0.9377 \times 1 = 0.9377\,\mathrm{atm}
pCO2=0.0623atmp_{\mathrm{CO_2}} = 0.0623\,\mathrm{atm}

Step 3: KpK_p.
Kp=(pCO)2pCO2=(0.9377)20.0623=0.87930.0623=14.11atmK_p = \frac{(p_{\mathrm{CO}})^2}{p_{\mathrm{CO_2}}} = \frac{(0.9377)^2}{0.0623} = \frac{0.8793}{0.0623} = 14.11\,\mathrm{atm}

Step 4: Convert to KcK_c.
Δn=21=1\Delta n = 2 - 1 = 1 (only gaseous species counted)

Kp=Kc(RT)ΔnK_p = K_c(RT)^{\Delta n}
Kc=KpRT=14.110.0821×1127=14.1192.53K_c = \frac{K_p}{RT} = \frac{14.11}{0.0821 \times 1127} = \frac{14.11}{92.53}
Kc=0.153molL1\boxed{K_c = 0.153\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}}}
6.24Calculate a) ΔG0\Delta G^0 and b) the equilibrium constant for the formation of NO2\mathrm{NO_2} from NO and O2\mathrm{O_2} at 298 K: NO(g)+12O2(g)NO2(g)\mathrm{NO(g)} + \frac{1}{2}\mathrm{O_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{NO_2(g)} where ΔfG0(NO2)=52.0kJ/mol\Delta_f G^0(\mathrm{NO_2}) = 52.0\,\mathrm{kJ/mol}, ΔfG0(NO)=87.0kJ/mol\Delta_f G^0(\mathrm{NO}) = 87.0\,\mathrm{kJ/mol}, ΔfG0(O2)=0kJ/mol\Delta_f G^0(\mathrm{O_2}) = 0\,\mathrm{kJ/mol}Show solution
(a) Calculation of ΔG0\Delta G^0:

ΔG0=ΔfG0(NO2)[ΔfG0(NO)+12ΔfG0(O2)]\Delta G^0 = \Delta_f G^0(\mathrm{NO_2}) - \left[\Delta_f G^0(\mathrm{NO}) + \frac{1}{2}\Delta_f G^0(\mathrm{O_2})\right]
=52.0[87.0+12(0)]=52.087.0= 52.0 - \left[87.0 + \frac{1}{2}(0)\right] = 52.0 - 87.0
ΔG0=35.0kJmol1\boxed{\Delta G^0 = -35.0\,\mathrm{kJ\,mol^{-1}}}

(b) Calculation of equilibrium constant KK:

Using the relation: ΔG0=RTlnK\Delta G^0 = -RT\ln K

lnK=ΔG0RT=(35000Jmol1)8.314×298\ln K = \frac{-\Delta G^0}{RT} = \frac{-(-35000\,\mathrm{J\,mol^{-1}})}{8.314 \times 298}
=350002477.6=14.13= \frac{35000}{2477.6} = 14.13

K=e14.13=1.36×106K = e^{14.13} = 1.36 \times 10^6

K=1.36×106\boxed{K = 1.36 \times 10^6}
6.25Does the number of moles of reaction products increase, decrease or remain same when each of the following equilibria is subjected to a decrease in pressure by increasing the volume?
(a) PCl5(g)PCl3(g)+Cl2(g)\mathrm{PCl_5(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{PCl_3(g)} + \mathrm{Cl_2(g)}
(b) CaO(s)+CO2(g)CaCO3(s)\mathrm{CaO(s)} + \mathrm{CO_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CaCO_3(s)}
(c) 3Fe(s)+4H2O(g)Fe3O4(s)+4H2(g)3\mathrm{Fe(s)} + 4\mathrm{H_2O(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Fe_3O_4(s)} + 4\mathrm{H_2(g)}
Show solution
Concept (Le Chatelier's Principle): When pressure is decreased (volume increased), the equilibrium shifts in the direction that increases the number of moles of gas.

(a) PCl5(g)PCl3(g)+Cl2(g)\mathrm{PCl_5(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{PCl_3(g)} + \mathrm{Cl_2(g)}

Gaseous moles: Reactant side = 1, Product side = 2.
Decrease in pressure → equilibrium shifts to the right (forward direction).
Number of moles of products increases.

(b) CaO(s)+CO2(g)CaCO3(s)\mathrm{CaO(s)} + \mathrm{CO_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CaCO_3(s)}

Gaseous moles: Reactant side = 1 (only CO2\mathrm{CO_2}), Product side = 0.
Decrease in pressure → equilibrium shifts to the left (reverse direction) to produce more gas.
Number of moles of products (CaCO₃) decreases.

(c) 3Fe(s)+4H2O(g)Fe3O4(s)+4H2(g)3\mathrm{Fe(s)} + 4\mathrm{H_2O(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Fe_3O_4(s)} + 4\mathrm{H_2(g)}

Gaseous moles: Reactant side = 4 (H2O\mathrm{H_2O}), Product side = 4 (H2\mathrm{H_2}). Δngas=0\Delta n_{\mathrm{gas}} = 0.
Decrease in pressure has no effect on the equilibrium position.
Number of moles of products remains the same.
6.26Which of the following reactions will get affected by increasing the pressure? Also, mention whether change will cause the reaction to go into forward or backward direction.
(i) COCl2(g)CO(g)+Cl2(g)\mathrm{COCl_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CO(g)} + \mathrm{Cl_2(g)}
(ii) CH4(g)+2S2(g)CS2(g)+2H2S(g)\mathrm{CH_4(g)} + 2\mathrm{S_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CS_2(g)} + 2\mathrm{H_2S(g)}
(iii) CO2(g)+C(s)2CO(g)\mathrm{CO_2(g)} + \mathrm{C(s)} \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{CO(g)}
(iv) 2H2(g)+CO(g)CH3OH(g)2\mathrm{H_2(g)} + \mathrm{CO(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CH_3OH(g)}
(v) CaCO3(s)CaO(s)+CO2(g)\mathrm{CaCO_3(s)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CaO(s)} + \mathrm{CO_2(g)}
(vi) 4NH3(g)+5O2(g)4NO(g)+6H2O(g)4\mathrm{NH_3(g)} + 5\mathrm{O_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 4\mathrm{NO(g)} + 6\mathrm{H_2O(g)}
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Concept: Increasing pressure shifts equilibrium towards the side with fewer moles of gas. Reactions with Δngas=0\Delta n_{\mathrm{gas}} = 0 are unaffected.

(i) COCl2(g)CO(g)+Cl2(g)\mathrm{COCl_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CO(g)} + \mathrm{Cl_2(g)}
Δngas=21=+1\Delta n_{\mathrm{gas}} = 2 - 1 = +1. Affected. Increasing pressure → backward direction.

(ii) CH4(g)+2S2(g)CS2(g)+2H2S(g)\mathrm{CH_4(g)} + 2\mathrm{S_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CS_2(g)} + 2\mathrm{H_2S(g)}
Δngas=33=0\Delta n_{\mathrm{gas}} = 3 - 3 = 0. Not affected by pressure change.

(iii) CO2(g)+C(s)2CO(g)\mathrm{CO_2(g)} + \mathrm{C(s)} \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{CO(g)}
Δngas=21=+1\Delta n_{\mathrm{gas}} = 2 - 1 = +1. Affected. Increasing pressure → backward direction.

(iv) 2H2(g)+CO(g)CH3OH(g)2\mathrm{H_2(g)} + \mathrm{CO(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CH_3OH(g)}
Δngas=13=2\Delta n_{\mathrm{gas}} = 1 - 3 = -2. Affected. Increasing pressure → forward direction.

(v) CaCO3(s)CaO(s)+CO2(g)\mathrm{CaCO_3(s)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CaO(s)} + \mathrm{CO_2(g)}
Δngas=10=+1\Delta n_{\mathrm{gas}} = 1 - 0 = +1. Affected. Increasing pressure → backward direction.

(vi) 4NH3(g)+5O2(g)4NO(g)+6H2O(g)4\mathrm{NH_3(g)} + 5\mathrm{O_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 4\mathrm{NO(g)} + 6\mathrm{H_2O(g)}
Δngas=109=+1\Delta n_{\mathrm{gas}} = 10 - 9 = +1. Affected. Increasing pressure → backward direction.
6.27The equilibrium constant for the following reaction is 1.6×1051.6 \times 10^5 at 1024K1024\,\mathrm{K}: H2(g)+Br2(g)2HBr(g)\mathrm{H_2(g)} + \mathrm{Br_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{HBr(g)} Find the equilibrium pressure of all gases if 10.0 bar of HBr is introduced into a sealed container at 1024K1024\,\mathrm{K}.Show solution
Given: Kp=1.6×105K_p = 1.6 \times 10^5 for H2+Br22HBr\mathrm{H_2 + Br_2 \rightleftharpoons 2HBr}; initial pHBr=10.0barp_{\mathrm{HBr}} = 10.0\,\mathrm{bar}

Since we start with HBr only, the reverse reaction occurs:
2HBr(g)H2(g)+Br2(g)2\mathrm{HBr(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H_2(g)} + \mathrm{Br_2(g)}

Kp=1Kp=11.6×105=6.25×106K_p' = \frac{1}{K_p} = \frac{1}{1.6 \times 10^5} = 6.25 \times 10^{-6}

ICE Table (pressures in bar):

| | 2HBr2\mathrm{HBr} | H2\mathrm{H_2} | Br2\mathrm{Br_2} |
|---|---|---|---|
|I| 10.0 | 0 | 0 |
|C| 2p-2p | +p+p | +p+p |
|E| 10.02p10.0-2p | pp | pp |

Kp=pH2pBr2(pHBr)2=p2(10.02p)2=6.25×106K_p' = \frac{p_{\mathrm{H_2}} \cdot p_{\mathrm{Br_2}}}{(p_{\mathrm{HBr}})^2} = \frac{p^2}{(10.0-2p)^2} = 6.25 \times 10^{-6}

Taking square root:
p10.02p=6.25×106=2.5×103\frac{p}{10.0-2p} = \sqrt{6.25 \times 10^{-6}} = 2.5 \times 10^{-3}
p=2.5×103(10.02p)=0.0255×103pp = 2.5 \times 10^{-3}(10.0 - 2p) = 0.025 - 5 \times 10^{-3}p
p(1+5×103)=0.025p(1 + 5 \times 10^{-3}) = 0.025
p=0.0251.005=0.02488barp = \frac{0.025}{1.005} = 0.02488\,\mathrm{bar}

Equilibrium pressures:
pHBr=10.02(0.02488)=10.00.049769.95barp_{\mathrm{HBr}} = 10.0 - 2(0.02488) = 10.0 - 0.04976 \approx \boxed{9.95\,\mathrm{bar}}
pH2=pBr22.49×102barp_{\mathrm{H_2}} = p_{\mathrm{Br_2}} \approx \boxed{2.49 \times 10^{-2}\,\mathrm{bar}}
6.28Dihydrogen gas is obtained from natural gas by partial oxidation with steam as per following endothermic reaction: CH4(g)+H2O(g)CO(g)+3H2(g)\mathrm{CH_4(g)} + \mathrm{H_2O(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CO(g)} + 3\mathrm{H_2(g)} (a) Write an expression for KpK_p for the above reaction. (b) How will the values of KpK_p and composition of equilibrium mixture be affected by (i) increasing the pressure (ii) increasing the temperature (iii) using a catalyst?Show solution
(a) Expression for KpK_p:
Kp=pCO(pH2)3pCH4pH2OK_p = \frac{p_{\mathrm{CO}} \cdot (p_{\mathrm{H_2}})^3}{p_{\mathrm{CH_4}} \cdot p_{\mathrm{H_2O}}}

(b) Effects:

(i) Increasing the pressure:
Δngas=(1+3)(1+1)=+2\Delta n_{\mathrm{gas}} = (1+3) - (1+1) = +2. Increasing pressure shifts equilibrium to the left (backward direction), decreasing the yield of H2\mathrm{H_2} and CO. However, KpK_p remains unchanged (it depends only on temperature).

(ii) Increasing the temperature:
The reaction is endothermic (\Delta H > 0). By Le Chatelier's principle, increasing temperature shifts equilibrium to the right (forward direction), increasing the yield of H2\mathrm{H_2} and CO. The value of KpK_p increases with increase in temperature for an endothermic reaction.

(iii) Using a catalyst:
A catalyst increases the rate of both forward and reverse reactions equally. It helps the system reach equilibrium faster but does not change the equilibrium composition or the value of KpK_p.
6.29Describe the effect of: a) addition of H2\mathrm{H_2}, b) addition of CH3OH\mathrm{CH_3OH}, c) removal of CO, d) removal of CH3OH\mathrm{CH_3OH} on the equilibrium of the reaction: 2H2(g)+CO(g)CH3OH(g)2\mathrm{H_2(g)} + \mathrm{CO(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CH_3OH(g)}Show solution
Concept (Le Chatelier's Principle): Adding a reactant or removing a product shifts equilibrium to the right (forward); removing a reactant or adding a product shifts equilibrium to the left (backward).

(a) Addition of H2\mathrm{H_2}:
H2\mathrm{H_2} is a reactant. Adding it increases its concentration, so the equilibrium shifts to the right (forward direction) to consume the added H2\mathrm{H_2}. More CH3OH\mathrm{CH_3OH} is produced.

(b) Addition of CH3OH\mathrm{CH_3OH}:
CH3OH\mathrm{CH_3OH} is a product. Adding it increases its concentration, so the equilibrium shifts to the left (backward direction) to consume the added CH3OH\mathrm{CH_3OH}. More H2\mathrm{H_2} and CO are produced.

(c) Removal of CO:
CO is a reactant. Removing it decreases its concentration, so the equilibrium shifts to the left (backward direction) to replenish CO. The amount of CH3OH\mathrm{CH_3OH} decreases.

(d) Removal of CH3OH\mathrm{CH_3OH}:
CH3OH\mathrm{CH_3OH} is a product. Removing it decreases its concentration, so the equilibrium shifts to the right (forward direction) to produce more CH3OH\mathrm{CH_3OH}.
6.30At 473K473\,\mathrm{K}, equilibrium constant KcK_c for decomposition of phosphorus pentachloride, PCl5\mathrm{PCl_5} is 8.3×1038.3 \times 10^{-3}. If decomposition is depicted as, PCl5(g)PCl3(g)+Cl2(g)ΔfH0=124.0kJmol1\mathrm{PCl_5(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{PCl_3(g)} + \mathrm{Cl_2(g)}\quad \Delta_f H^0 = 124.0\,\mathrm{kJ\,mol^{-1}} a) write an expression for KcK_c for the reaction. b) what is the value of KcK_c for the reverse reaction at the same temperature? c) what would be the effect on KcK_c if (i) more PCl5\mathrm{PCl_5} is added (ii) pressure is increased (iii) the temperature is increased?Show solution
(a) Expression for KcK_c:
Kc=[PCl3][Cl2][PCl5]K_c = \frac{[\mathrm{PCl_3}][\mathrm{Cl_2}]}{[\mathrm{PCl_5}]}

(b) KcK_c for the reverse reaction:
For the reverse reaction PCl3(g)+Cl2(g)PCl5(g)\mathrm{PCl_3(g)} + \mathrm{Cl_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{PCl_5(g)}:
Kc=1Kc=18.3×103=1.20×102K_c' = \frac{1}{K_c} = \frac{1}{8.3 \times 10^{-3}} = \boxed{1.20 \times 10^2}

(c) Effect on KcK_c:

(i) More PCl5\mathrm{PCl_5} is added:
KcK_c depends only on temperature. Adding more PCl5\mathrm{PCl_5} shifts the equilibrium to the right but KcK_c remains unchanged.

(ii) Pressure is increased:
Increasing pressure shifts the equilibrium to the left (fewer moles of gas), but KcK_c remains unchanged as it depends only on temperature.

(iii) Temperature is increased:
The reaction is endothermic (ΔH0=+124.0kJmol1\Delta H^0 = +124.0\,\mathrm{kJ\,mol^{-1}}). Increasing temperature favours the forward (endothermic) reaction. Therefore, KcK_c increases with increase in temperature.
6.31In the water gas shift reaction: CO(g)+H2O(g)CO2(g)+H2(g)\mathrm{CO(g)} + \mathrm{H_2O(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CO_2(g)} + \mathrm{H_2(g)} If a reaction vessel at 400C400^\circ\mathrm{C} is charged with an equimolar mixture of CO and steam such that pCO=pH2O=4.0barp_{\mathrm{CO}} = p_{\mathrm{H_2O}} = 4.0\,\mathrm{bar}, what will be the partial pressure of H2\mathrm{H_2} at equilibrium? Kp=10.1K_p = 10.1 at 400C400^\circ\mathrm{C}Show solution
Given: pCO0=pH2O0=4.0barp_{\mathrm{CO}}^0 = p_{\mathrm{H_2O}}^0 = 4.0\,\mathrm{bar}; Kp=10.1K_p = 10.1

ICE Table (pressures in bar):

| | CO | H2O\mathrm{H_2O} | CO2\mathrm{CO_2} | H2\mathrm{H_2} |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|I| 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 |
|C| x-x | x-x | +x+x | +x+x |
|E| 4.0x4.0-x | 4.0x4.0-x | xx | xx |

Kp=pCO2pH2pCOpH2O=xx(4.0x)(4.0x)=x2(4.0x)2=10.1K_p = \frac{p_{\mathrm{CO_2}} \cdot p_{\mathrm{H_2}}}{p_{\mathrm{CO}} \cdot p_{\mathrm{H_2O}}} = \frac{x \cdot x}{(4.0-x)(4.0-x)} = \frac{x^2}{(4.0-x)^2} = 10.1

Taking square root:
x4.0x=10.1=3.178\frac{x}{4.0-x} = \sqrt{10.1} = 3.178
x=3.178(4.0x)=12.713.178xx = 3.178(4.0-x) = 12.71 - 3.178x
x(1+3.178)=12.71x(1+3.178) = 12.71
4.178x=12.714.178x = 12.71
x=3.042barx = 3.042\,\mathrm{bar}

pH2=3.04bar\boxed{p_{\mathrm{H_2}} = 3.04\,\mathrm{bar}}
6.32Predict which of the following reaction will have appreciable concentration of reactants and products:
a) Cl2(g)2Cl(g)\mathrm{Cl_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{Cl(g)}; Kc=5×1039K_c = 5 \times 10^{-39}
b) Cl2(g)+2NO(g)2NOCl(g)\mathrm{Cl_2(g)} + 2\mathrm{NO(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{NOCl(g)}; Kc=3.7×108K_c = 3.7 \times 10^8
c) Cl2(g)+2NO2(g)2NO2Cl(g)\mathrm{Cl_2(g)} + 2\mathrm{NO_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{NO_2Cl(g)}; Kc=1.8K_c = 1.8
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Concept:
- If Kc1K_c \gg 1 (very large): reaction goes nearly to completion; mostly products present.
- If Kc1K_c \ll 1 (very small): reaction barely proceeds; mostly reactants present.
- If Kc1K_c \approx 1: appreciable concentrations of both reactants and products are present.

(a) Kc=5×1039K_c = 5 \times 10^{-39} — extremely small. Reaction barely proceeds. Mostly reactants present; negligible products.

(b) Kc=3.7×108K_c = 3.7 \times 10^8 — very large. Reaction goes nearly to completion. Mostly products present; negligible reactants.

(c) Kc=1.8K_c = 1.8 — close to 1. Appreciable concentrations of both reactants and products are present at equilibrium.

Answer: Reaction (c) will have appreciable concentrations of both reactants and products.
6.33The value of KcK_c for the reaction 3O2(g)2O3(g)3\mathrm{O_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{O_3(g)} is 2.0×10502.0 \times 10^{-50} at 25C25^\circ\mathrm{C}. If the equilibrium concentration of O2\mathrm{O_2} in air at 25C25^\circ\mathrm{C} is 1.6×102M1.6 \times 10^{-2}\,\mathrm{M}, what is the concentration of O3\mathrm{O_3}?Show solution
Given: Kc=2.0×1050K_c = 2.0 \times 10^{-50}; [O2]=1.6×102M[\mathrm{O_2}] = 1.6 \times 10^{-2}\,\mathrm{M}

KcK_c expression:
Kc=[O3]2[O2]3K_c = \frac{[\mathrm{O_3}]^2}{[\mathrm{O_2}]^3}

[O3]2=Kc×[O2]3=2.0×1050×(1.6×102)3[\mathrm{O_3}]^2 = K_c \times [\mathrm{O_2}]^3 = 2.0 \times 10^{-50} \times (1.6 \times 10^{-2})^3
=2.0×1050×4.096×106= 2.0 \times 10^{-50} \times 4.096 \times 10^{-6}
=8.192×1056= 8.192 \times 10^{-56}

[O3]=8.192×1056=2.86×1028M[\mathrm{O_3}] = \sqrt{8.192 \times 10^{-56}} = 2.86 \times 10^{-28}\,\mathrm{M}

[O3]=2.86×1028molL1\boxed{[\mathrm{O_3}] = 2.86 \times 10^{-28}\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}}}
6.34The reaction, CO(g)+3H2(g)CH4(g)+H2O(g)\mathrm{CO(g)} + 3\mathrm{H_2(g)} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CH_4(g)} + \mathrm{H_2O(g)} is at equilibrium at 1300K1300\,\mathrm{K} in a 1 L flask. It also contains 0.30mol0.30\,\mathrm{mol} of CO, 0.10mol0.10\,\mathrm{mol} of H2\mathrm{H_2} and 0.02mol0.02\,\mathrm{mol} of H2O\mathrm{H_2O} and an unknown amount of CH4\mathrm{CH_4} in the flask. Determine the concentration of CH4\mathrm{CH_4} in the mixture. The equilibrium constant, KcK_c for the reaction at the given temperature is 3.90.Show solution
Given: Volume =1L= 1\,\mathrm{L}, so concentrations equal moles.
[CO]=0.30M,[H2]=0.10M,[H2O]=0.02M,[CH4]=?[\mathrm{CO}] = 0.30\,\mathrm{M},\quad [\mathrm{H_2}] = 0.10\,\mathrm{M},\quad [\mathrm{H_2O}] = 0.02\,\mathrm{M},\quad [\mathrm{CH_4}] = ?
Kc=3.90K_c = 3.90

KcK_c expression:
Kc=[CH4][H2O][CO][H2]3K_c = \frac{[\mathrm{CH_4}][\mathrm{H_2O}]}{[\mathrm{CO}][\mathrm{H_2}]^3}

3.90=[CH4]×0.020.30×(0.10)3=[CH4]×0.020.30×0.0013.90 = \frac{[\mathrm{CH_4}] \times 0.02}{0.30 \times (0.10)^3} = \frac{[\mathrm{CH_4}] \times 0.02}{0.30 \times 0.001}
=[CH4]×0.023.0×104= \frac{[\mathrm{CH_4}] \times 0.02}{3.0 \times 10^{-4}}

[CH4]=3.90×3.0×1040.02=1.17×1030.02[\mathrm{CH_4}] = \frac{3.90 \times 3.0 \times 10^{-4}}{0.02} = \frac{1.17 \times 10^{-3}}{0.02}

[CH4]=0.0585molL1\boxed{[\mathrm{CH_4}] = 0.0585\,\mathrm{mol\,L^{-1}}}
6.35What is meant by the conjugate acid-base pair? Find the conjugate acid/base for the following species: HNO2\mathrm{HNO_2}, CN\mathrm{CN^-}, HClO4\mathrm{HClO_4}, F\mathrm{F^-}, OH\mathrm{OH^-}, CO32\mathrm{CO_3^{2-}}, and S2\mathrm{S^{2-}}Show solution
Conjugate Acid-Base Pair:
A conjugate acid-base pair consists of two species that differ by a single proton (H+\mathrm{H^+}). When a Brønsted-Lowry acid donates a proton, the species formed is its conjugate base. When a Brønsted-Lowry base accepts a proton, the species formed is its conjugate acid.

Conjugate bases (for acids — remove one H+\mathrm{H^+}):
- HNO2\mathrm{HNO_2}: conjugate base = NO2\mathrm{NO_2^-}
- HClO4\mathrm{HClO_4}: conjugate base = ClO4\mathrm{ClO_4^-}

Conjugate acids (for bases — add one H+\mathrm{H^+}):
- CN\mathrm{CN^-}: conjugate acid = HCN\mathrm{HCN}
- F\mathrm{F^-}: conjugate acid = HF\mathrm{HF}
- OH\mathrm{OH^-}: conjugate acid = H2O\mathrm{H_2O}
- CO32\mathrm{CO_3^{2-}}: conjugate acid = HCO3\mathrm{HCO_3^-}
- S2\mathrm{S^{2-}}: conjugate acid = HS\mathrm{HS^-}
6.36Which of the followings are Lewis acids? H2O\mathrm{H_2O}, BF3\mathrm{BF_3}, H+\mathrm{H^+}, and NH4+\mathrm{NH_4^+}Show solution
Lewis acid: A species that can accept a pair of electrons.

- H2O\mathrm{H_2O}: Has lone pairs; acts as a Lewis base (electron pair donor). Not a Lewis acid.
- BF3\mathrm{BF_3}: Boron has an incomplete octet (only 6 electrons); it can accept an electron pair. Lewis acid. ✓
- H+\mathrm{H^+}: A bare proton with no electrons; it readily accepts an electron pair. Lewis acid. ✓
- NH4+\mathrm{NH_4^+}: Nitrogen has a complete octet and no vacant orbital to accept electrons. Not a Lewis acid.

Answer: BF3\mathrm{BF_3} and H+\mathrm{H^+} are Lewis acids.
6.37What will be the conjugate bases for the Brönsted acids: HF, H2SO4\mathrm{H_2SO_4} and HCO3\mathrm{HCO_3^-}?Show solution
Concept: Conjugate base = acid - one proton (H+\mathrm{H^+}).

| Brønsted Acid | Conjugate Base |
|---|---|
| HF\mathrm{HF} | F\mathrm{F^-} |
| H2SO4\mathrm{H_2SO_4} | HSO4\mathrm{HSO_4^-} |
| HCO3\mathrm{HCO_3^-} | CO32\mathrm{CO_3^{2-}} |
6.38Write the conjugate acids for the following Brönsted bases: NH2\mathrm{NH_2^-}, NH3\mathrm{NH_3} and HCOO\mathrm{HCOO^-}.Show solution
Concept: Conjugate acid = base ++ one proton (H+\mathrm{H^+}).

| Brønsted Base | Conjugate Acid |
|---|---|
| NH2\mathrm{NH_2^-} | NH3\mathrm{NH_3} |
| NH3\mathrm{NH_3} | NH4+\mathrm{NH_4^+} |
| HCOO\mathrm{HCOO^-} | HCOOH\mathrm{HCOOH} |
6.39The species: H2O\mathrm{H_2O}, HCO3\mathrm{HCO_3^-}, HSO4\mathrm{HSO_4^-} and NH3\mathrm{NH_3} can act both as Brönsted acids and bases. For each case give the corresponding conjugate acid and base.Show solution
Concept: Amphoteric species can donate or accept a proton.
- Conjugate base = species - H+\mathrm{H^+}
- Conjugate acid = species ++ H+\mathrm{H^+}

| Species | Conjugate Base (as acid) | Conjugate Acid (as base) |
|---|---|---|
| H2O\mathrm{H_2O} | OH\mathrm{OH^-} | H3O+\mathrm{H_3O^+} |
| HCO3\mathrm{HCO_3^-} | CO32\mathrm{CO_3^{2-}} | H2CO3\mathrm{H_2CO_3} |
| HSO4\mathrm{HSO_4^-} | SO42\mathrm{SO_4^{2-}} | H2SO4\mathrm{H_2SO_4} |
| NH3\mathrm{NH_3} | NH2\mathrm{NH_2^-} | NH4+\mathrm{NH_4^+} |
6.40Classify the following species into Lewis acids and Lewis bases and show how these act as Lewis acid/base: (a) OH\mathrm{OH^-} (b) F\mathrm{F^-} (c) H+\mathrm{H^+} (d) BCl3\mathrm{BCl_3}.Show solution
Lewis acid: electron pair acceptor. Lewis base: electron pair donor.

(a) OH\mathrm{OH^-}: Has lone pairs of electrons on oxygen. It donates an electron pair. → Lewis base.
OH+H+H2O\mathrm{OH^-} + \mathrm{H^+} \rightarrow \mathrm{H_2O}

(b) F\mathrm{F^-}: Has lone pairs of electrons on fluorine. It donates an electron pair. → Lewis base.
F+BF3BF4\mathrm{F^-} + \mathrm{BF_3} \rightarrow \mathrm{BF_4^-}

(c) H+\mathrm{H^+}: A bare proton with no electrons; it accepts an electron pair. → Lewis acid.
H++OHH2O\mathrm{H^+} + \mathrm{OH^-} \rightarrow \mathrm{H_2O}

(d) BCl3\mathrm{BCl_3}: Boron has an incomplete octet (6 electrons, vacant pp orbital); it accepts an electron pair. → Lewis acid.
BCl3+NH3BCl3NH3\mathrm{BCl_3} + \mathrm{NH_3} \rightarrow \mathrm{BCl_3 \cdot NH_3}
6.41The concentration of hydrogen ion in a sample of soft drink is 3.8×103M3.8 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{M}. What is its pH?Show solution
Given: [H+]=3.8×103M[\mathrm{H^+}] = 3.8 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{M}

Formula: pH=log[H+]\mathrm{pH} = -\log[\mathrm{H^+}]

pH=log(3.8×103)=(log3.8+log103)\mathrm{pH} = -\log(3.8 \times 10^{-3}) = -(\log 3.8 + \log 10^{-3})
=(0.57983)=(2.4202)= -(0.5798 - 3) = -(−2.4202)
pH=2.42\boxed{\mathrm{pH} = 2.42}
6.42The pH of a sample of vinegar is 3.76. Calculate the concentration of hydrogen ion in it.Show solution
Given: pH=3.76\mathrm{pH} = 3.76

Formula: [H+]=10pH[\mathrm{H^+}] = 10^{-\mathrm{pH}}

[H+]=103.76=104×100.24[\mathrm{H^+}] = 10^{-3.76} = 10^{-4} \times 10^{0.24}
=104×1.738= 10^{-4} \times 1.738
[H+]=1.74×104M\boxed{[\mathrm{H^+}] = 1.74 \times 10^{-4}\,\mathrm{M}}
6.43The ionization constants of HF, HCOOH and HCN at 298 K are 6.8×1046.8 \times 10^{-4}, 1.8×1041.8 \times 10^{-4} and 4.8×1094.8 \times 10^{-9} respectively. Calculate the ionization constants of the corresponding conjugate bases.Show solution
Concept: For a conjugate acid-base pair: Ka×Kb=Kw=1.0×1014K_a \times K_b = K_w = 1.0 \times 10^{-14} at 298 K.

So Kb=KwKaK_b = \dfrac{K_w}{K_a}

(i) Conjugate base of HF is F\mathrm{F^-}:
Kb(F)=1.0×10146.8×104=1.47×1011K_b(\mathrm{F^-}) = \frac{1.0 \times 10^{-14}}{6.8 \times 10^{-4}} = \boxed{1.47 \times 10^{-11}}

(ii) Conjugate base of HCOOH is HCOO\mathrm{HCOO^-}:
Kb(HCOO)=1.0×10141.8×104=5.56×1011K_b(\mathrm{HCOO^-}) = \frac{1.0 \times 10^{-14}}{1.8 \times 10^{-4}} = \boxed{5.56 \times 10^{-11}}

(iii) Conjugate base of HCN is CN\mathrm{CN^-}:
Kb(CN)=1.0×10144.8×109=2.08×106K_b(\mathrm{CN^-}) = \frac{1.0 \times 10^{-14}}{4.8 \times 10^{-9}} = \boxed{2.08 \times 10^{-6}}
6.44The ionization constant of phenol is 1.0×10101.0 \times 10^{-10}. What is the concentration of phenolate ion in 0.05M0.05\,\mathrm{M} solution of phenol? What will be its degree of ionization if the solution is also 0.01M0.01\,\mathrm{M} in sodium phenolate?Show solution
Given: Ka=1.0×1010K_a = 1.0 \times 10^{-10}, C=0.05MC = 0.05\,\mathrm{M}

Part 1: Concentration of phenolate ion in 0.05 M phenol:

Let x=[C6H5O]x = [\mathrm{C_6H_5O^-}] at equilibrium.
Ka=x2Cxx2CK_a = \frac{x^2}{C - x} \approx \frac{x^2}{C} (since KaK_a is very small)
x2=Ka×C=1.0×1010×0.05=5.0×1012x^2 = K_a \times C = 1.0 \times 10^{-10} \times 0.05 = 5.0 \times 10^{-12}
x=5.0×1012=2.24×106Mx = \sqrt{5.0 \times 10^{-12}} = 2.24 \times 10^{-6}\,\mathrm{M}
[C6H5O]=2.24×106M\boxed{[\mathrm{C_6H_5O^-}] = 2.24 \times 10^{-6}\,\mathrm{M}}

Part 2: Degree of ionization in presence of 0.01 M sodium phenolate (common ion effect):

Sodium phenolate provides [C6H5O]=0.01M[\mathrm{C_6H_5O^-}] = 0.01\,\mathrm{M} initially.

Let α\alpha = degree of ionization. Then [C6H5O]0.01+0.05α0.01[\mathrm{C_6H_5O^-}] \approx 0.01 + 0.05\alpha \approx 0.01 (since α\alpha is very small).

Ka=(0.01)(0.05α)0.05(1α)0.01×0.05α0.05=0.01αK_a = \frac{(0.01)(0.05\alpha)}{0.05(1-\alpha)} \approx \frac{0.01 \times 0.05\alpha}{0.05} = 0.01\alpha
α=Ka0.01=1.0×10100.01=1.0×108\alpha = \frac{K_a}{0.01} = \frac{1.0 \times 10^{-10}}{0.01} = 1.0 \times 10^{-8}
α=1.0×108\boxed{\alpha = 1.0 \times 10^{-8}}

The degree of ionization is drastically reduced due to the common ion effect.
6.45The first ionization constant of H2S\mathrm{H_2S} is 9.1×1089.1 \times 10^{-8}. Calculate the concentration of HS\mathrm{HS^-} ion in its 0.1 M solution. How will this concentration be affected if the solution is 0.1 M in HCl also? If the second dissociation constant of H2S\mathrm{H_2S} is 1.2×10131.2 \times 10^{-13}, calculate the concentration of S2\mathrm{S^{2-}} under both conditions.Show solution
Given: Ka1=9.1×108K_{a1} = 9.1 \times 10^{-8}, Ka2=1.2×1013K_{a2} = 1.2 \times 10^{-13}, C=0.1MC = 0.1\,\mathrm{M}

Condition 1: Pure 0.1 M H2S\mathrm{H_2S} solution

[HS][\mathrm{HS^-}]:
Ka1=[H+][HS][H2S]x20.1K_{a1} = \frac{[\mathrm{H^+}][\mathrm{HS^-}]}{[\mathrm{H_2S}]} \approx \frac{x^2}{0.1}
x2=9.1×108×0.1=9.1×109x^2 = 9.1 \times 10^{-8} \times 0.1 = 9.1 \times 10^{-9}
x=[HS]=9.54×105M9.54×105Mx = [\mathrm{HS^-}] = 9.54 \times 10^{-5}\,\mathrm{M} \approx \boxed{9.54 \times 10^{-5}\,\mathrm{M}}

Also [H+]=9.54×105M[\mathrm{H^+}] = 9.54 \times 10^{-5}\,\mathrm{M}

[S2][\mathrm{S^{2-}}] in pure H2S\mathrm{H_2S}:
Ka2=[H+][S2][HS]K_{a2} = \frac{[\mathrm{H^+}][\mathrm{S^{2-}}]}{[\mathrm{HS^-}]}
[S2]=Ka2×[HS][H+]=1.2×1013×9.54×1059.54×105=Ka2[\mathrm{S^{2-}}] = \frac{K_{a2} \times [\mathrm{HS^-}]}{[\mathrm{H^+}]} = \frac{1.2 \times 10^{-13} \times 9.54 \times 10^{-5}}{9.54 \times 10^{-5}} = K_{a2}
[S2]=1.2×1013M\boxed{[\mathrm{S^{2-}}] = 1.2 \times 10^{-13}\,\mathrm{M}}

Condition 2: 0.1 M H2S\mathrm{H_2S} + 0.1 M HCl

HCl provides [H+]=0.1M[\mathrm{H^+}] = 0.1\,\mathrm{M} (common ion effect suppresses ionization of H2S\mathrm{H_2S}).

[HS][\mathrm{HS^-}]:
Ka1=[H+][HS][H2S]=0.1×[HS]0.1K_{a1} = \frac{[\mathrm{H^+}][\mathrm{HS^-}]}{[\mathrm{H_2S}]} = \frac{0.1 \times [\mathrm{HS^-}]}{0.1}
[HS]=Ka1=9.1×108M[\mathrm{HS^-}] = K_{a1} = \boxed{9.1 \times 10^{-8}\,\mathrm{M}}

The concentration of HS\mathrm{HS^-} is drastically reduced.

[S2][\mathrm{S^{2-}}] in presence of HCl:
[S2]=Ka2×[HS][H+]=1.2×1013×9.1×1080.1[\mathrm{S^{2-}}] = \frac{K_{a2} \times [\mathrm{HS^-}]}{[\mathrm{H^+}]} = \frac{1.2 \times 10^{-13} \times 9.1 \times 10^{-8}}{0.1}
=1.092×10200.1=1.09×1019M= \frac{1.092 \times 10^{-20}}{0.1} = \boxed{1.09 \times 10^{-19}\,\mathrm{M}}
6.46The ionization constant of acetic acid is 1.74×1051.74 \times 10^{-5}. Calculate the degree of dissociation of acetic acid in its 0.05M0.05\,\mathrm{M} solution. Calculate the concentration of acetate ion in the solution and its pH.Show solution
Given: Ka=1.74×105K_a = 1.74 \times 10^{-5}, C=0.05MC = 0.05\,\mathrm{M}

Degree of dissociation α\alpha:
α=KaC=1.74×1050.05=3.48×104=1.865×102\alpha = \sqrt{\frac{K_a}{C}} = \sqrt{\frac{1.74 \times 10^{-5}}{0.05}} = \sqrt{3.48 \times 10^{-4}} = 1.865 \times 10^{-2}
α=1.865×1021.87%\boxed{\alpha = 1.865 \times 10^{-2} \approx 1.87\%}

Concentration of acetate ion [CH3COO][\mathrm{CH_3COO^-}]:
[CH3COO]=Cα=0.05×1.865×102=9.325×104M[\mathrm{CH_3COO^-}] = C\alpha = 0.05 \times 1.865 \times 10^{-2} = 9.325 \times 10^{-4}\,\mathrm{M}
[CH3COO]=9.33×104M\boxed{[\mathrm{CH_3COO^-}] = 9.33 \times 10^{-4}\,\mathrm{M}}

pH:
[H+]=Cα=9.33×104M[\mathrm{H^+}] = C\alpha = 9.33 \times 10^{-4}\,\mathrm{M}
pH=log(9.33×104)=(log9.334)=(0.96994)=3.03\mathrm{pH} = -\log(9.33 \times 10^{-4}) = -(\log 9.33 - 4) = -(0.9699 - 4) = 3.03
pH=3.03\boxed{\mathrm{pH} = 3.03}
6.47It has been found that the pH of a 0.01 M solution of an organic acid is 4.15. Calculate the concentration of the anion, the ionization constant of the acid and its pKa\mathrm{pK_a}.Show solution
Given: C=0.01MC = 0.01\,\mathrm{M}, pH=4.15\mathrm{pH} = 4.15

Concentration of anion [A][\mathrm{A^-}]:
[H+]=[A]=104.15=7.08×105M[\mathrm{H^+}] = [\mathrm{A^-}] = 10^{-4.15} = 7.08 \times 10^{-5}\,\mathrm{M}
[A]=7.08×105M\boxed{[\mathrm{A^-}] = 7.08 \times 10^{-5}\,\mathrm{M}}

Ionization constant KaK_a:
[HA]=C[A]=0.017.08×1059.929×103M[\mathrm{HA}] = C - [\mathrm{A^-}] = 0.01 - 7.08 \times 10^{-5} \approx 9.929 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{M}
Ka=[H+][A][HA]=(7.08×105)29.929×103K_a = \frac{[\mathrm{H^+}][\mathrm{A^-}]}{[\mathrm{HA}]} = \frac{(7.08 \times 10^{-5})^2}{9.929 \times 10^{-3}}
=5.013×1099.929×103=5.05×107= \frac{5.013 \times 10^{-9}}{9.929 \times 10^{-3}} = 5.05 \times 10^{-7}
Ka=5.05×107\boxed{K_a = 5.05 \times 10^{-7}}

pKa\mathrm{pK_a}:
pKa=log(5.05×107)=7log5.05=70.703=6.30\mathrm{pK_a} = -\log(5.05 \times 10^{-7}) = 7 - \log 5.05 = 7 - 0.703 = \boxed{6.30}
6.48Assuming complete dissociation, calculate the pH of the following solutions:
(a) 0.003 M HCl (b) 0.005 M NaOH (c) 0.002 M HBr (d) 0.002 M KOH
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Concept: For strong acids: [H+]=C[\mathrm{H^+}] = C; for strong bases: [OH]=C[\mathrm{OH^-}] = C, then pOH=log[OH]\mathrm{pOH} = -\log[\mathrm{OH^-}], pH=14pOH\mathrm{pH} = 14 - \mathrm{pOH}.

(a) 0.003 M HCl:
[H+]=0.003=3×103M[\mathrm{H^+}] = 0.003 = 3 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{M}
pH=log(3×103)=3log3=30.477=2.52\mathrm{pH} = -\log(3 \times 10^{-3}) = 3 - \log 3 = 3 - 0.477 = \boxed{2.52}

(b) 0.005 M NaOH:
[OH]=0.005=5×103M[\mathrm{OH^-}] = 0.005 = 5 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{M}
pOH=log(5×103)=3log5=30.699=2.301\mathrm{pOH} = -\log(5 \times 10^{-3}) = 3 - \log 5 = 3 - 0.699 = 2.301
pH=142.301=11.70\mathrm{pH} = 14 - 2.301 = \boxed{11.70}

(c) 0.002 M HBr:
[H+]=2×103M[\mathrm{H^+}] = 2 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{M}
pH=log(2×103)=3log2=30.301=2.70\mathrm{pH} = -\log(2 \times 10^{-3}) = 3 - \log 2 = 3 - 0.301 = \boxed{2.70}

(d) 0.002 M KOH:
[OH]=2×103M[\mathrm{OH^-}] = 2 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{M}
pOH=30.301=2.699\mathrm{pOH} = 3 - 0.301 = 2.699
pH=142.699=11.30\mathrm{pH} = 14 - 2.699 = \boxed{11.30}
6.49Calculate the pH of the following solutions:
a) 2g2\,\mathrm{g} of TlOH dissolved in water to give 2 litre of solution.
b) 0.3g0.3\,\mathrm{g} of Ca(OH)2\mathrm{Ca(OH)_2} dissolved in water to give 500mL500\,\mathrm{mL} of solution.
c) 0.3g0.3\,\mathrm{g} of NaOH dissolved in water to give 200mL200\,\mathrm{mL} of solution.
d) 1mL1\,\mathrm{mL} of 13.6M13.6\,\mathrm{M} HCl is diluted with water to give 1 litre of solution.
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(a) TlOH (Molar mass = 221 g/mol):
[TlOH]=2/2212=0.009052=4.52×103M[\mathrm{TlOH}] = \frac{2/221}{2} = \frac{0.00905}{2} = 4.52 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{M}
TlOH is a strong base: [OH]=4.52×103M[\mathrm{OH^-}] = 4.52 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{M}
pOH=log(4.52×103)=2.345\mathrm{pOH} = -\log(4.52 \times 10^{-3}) = 2.345
pH=142.345=11.65\boxed{\mathrm{pH} = 14 - 2.345 = 11.65}

(b) Ca(OH)2\mathrm{Ca(OH)_2} (Molar mass = 74 g/mol):
[Ca(OH)2]=0.3/740.5=4.054×1030.5=8.108×103M[\mathrm{Ca(OH)_2}] = \frac{0.3/74}{0.5} = \frac{4.054 \times 10^{-3}}{0.5} = 8.108 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{M}
Ca(OH)2\mathrm{Ca(OH)_2} gives 2 OH\mathrm{OH^-} per formula unit:
[OH]=2×8.108×103=1.622×102M[\mathrm{OH^-}] = 2 \times 8.108 \times 10^{-3} = 1.622 \times 10^{-2}\,\mathrm{M}
pOH=log(1.622×102)=1.790\mathrm{pOH} = -\log(1.622 \times 10^{-2}) = 1.790
pH=141.790=12.21\boxed{\mathrm{pH} = 14 - 1.790 = 12.21}

(c) NaOH (Molar mass = 40 g/mol):
[NaOH]=0.3/400.2=7.5×1030.2=0.0375M[\mathrm{NaOH}] = \frac{0.3/40}{0.2} = \frac{7.5 \times 10^{-3}}{0.2} = 0.0375\,\mathrm{M}
[OH]=0.0375M[\mathrm{OH^-}] = 0.0375\,\mathrm{M}
pOH=log(0.0375)=1.426\mathrm{pOH} = -\log(0.0375) = 1.426
pH=141.426=12.57\boxed{\mathrm{pH} = 14 - 1.426 = 12.57}

(d) HCl diluted:
[HCl]=13.6×11000=0.0136M[\mathrm{HCl}] = \frac{13.6 \times 1}{1000} = 0.0136\,\mathrm{M}
[H+]=0.0136M[\mathrm{H^+}] = 0.0136\,\mathrm{M}
pH=log(0.0136)=log(1.36×102)=2log1.36=20.134\mathrm{pH} = -\log(0.0136) = -\log(1.36 \times 10^{-2}) = 2 - \log 1.36 = 2 - 0.134
pH=1.87\boxed{\mathrm{pH} = 1.87}
6.50The degree of ionization of a 0.1 M bromoacetic acid solution is 0.132. Calculate the pH of the solution and the pKa\mathrm{pK_a} of bromoacetic acid.Show solution
Given: C=0.1MC = 0.1\,\mathrm{M}, α=0.132\alpha = 0.132

[H+][\mathrm{H^+}]:
[H+]=Cα=0.1×0.132=0.0132M[\mathrm{H^+}] = C\alpha = 0.1 \times 0.132 = 0.0132\,\mathrm{M}

pH:
pH=log(0.0132)=log(1.32×102)=2log1.32=20.121=1.88\mathrm{pH} = -\log(0.0132) = -\log(1.32 \times 10^{-2}) = 2 - \log 1.32 = 2 - 0.121 = \boxed{1.88}

KaK_a:
Ka=Cα21α=0.1×(0.132)210.132=0.1×0.017420.868=1.742×1030.868=2.007×103K_a = \frac{C\alpha^2}{1-\alpha} = \frac{0.1 \times (0.132)^2}{1 - 0.132} = \frac{0.1 \times 0.01742}{0.868} = \frac{1.742 \times 10^{-3}}{0.868} = 2.007 \times 10^{-3}

pKa\mathrm{pK_a}:
pKa=log(2.007×103)=3log2.007=30.3025=2.70\mathrm{pK_a} = -\log(2.007 \times 10^{-3}) = 3 - \log 2.007 = 3 - 0.3025 = \boxed{2.70}
6.51The pH of 0.005 M codeine (C18H21NO2\mathrm{C_{18}H_{21}NO_2}) solution is 9.95. Calculate its ionization constant and pKb\mathrm{pK_b}.Show solution
Given: C=0.005MC = 0.005\,\mathrm{M}, pH=9.95\mathrm{pH} = 9.95

[OH][\mathrm{OH^-}]:
pOH=149.95=4.05\mathrm{pOH} = 14 - 9.95 = 4.05
[OH]=104.05=8.91×105M[\mathrm{OH^-}] = 10^{-4.05} = 8.91 \times 10^{-5}\,\mathrm{M}

KbK_b:
Codeine is a weak base (B). [BH+]=[OH]=8.91×105M[\mathrm{BH^+}] = [\mathrm{OH^-}] = 8.91 \times 10^{-5}\,\mathrm{M}
[B]=C[OH]=0.0058.91×1054.911×103M[\mathrm{B}] = C - [\mathrm{OH^-}] = 0.005 - 8.91 \times 10^{-5} \approx 4.911 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{M}

Kb=[BH+][OH][B]=(8.91×105)24.911×103=7.939×1094.911×103K_b = \frac{[\mathrm{BH^+}][\mathrm{OH^-}]}{[\mathrm{B}]} = \frac{(8.91 \times 10^{-5})^2}{4.911 \times 10^{-3}} = \frac{7.939 \times 10^{-9}}{4.911 \times 10^{-3}}
Kb=1.62×106\boxed{K_b = 1.62 \times 10^{-6}}

pKb\mathrm{pK_b}:
pKb=log(1.62×106)=6log1.62=60.210=5.79\mathrm{pK_b} = -\log(1.62 \times 10^{-6}) = 6 - \log 1.62 = 6 - 0.210 = \boxed{5.79}
6.52What is the pH of 0.001 M aniline solution? The ionization constant of aniline can be taken from Table 6.7. Calculate the degree of ionization of aniline in the solution. Also calculate the ionization constant of the conjugate acid of aniline.Show solution
Given: C=0.001MC = 0.001\,\mathrm{M}; Kb(aniline)=4.27×1010K_b(\text{aniline}) = 4.27 \times 10^{-10} (from NCERT Table 6.7)

[OH][\mathrm{OH^-}]:
[OH]=Kb×C=4.27×1010×103=4.27×1013[\mathrm{OH^-}] = \sqrt{K_b \times C} = \sqrt{4.27 \times 10^{-10} \times 10^{-3}} = \sqrt{4.27 \times 10^{-13}}
=6.53×107M= 6.53 \times 10^{-7}\,\mathrm{M}

pOH and pH:
pOH=log(6.53×107)=7log6.53=70.815=6.185\mathrm{pOH} = -\log(6.53 \times 10^{-7}) = 7 - \log 6.53 = 7 - 0.815 = 6.185
pH=146.185=7.82\boxed{\mathrm{pH} = 14 - 6.185 = 7.82}

Degree of ionization α\alpha:
α=[OH]C=6.53×107103=6.53×104\alpha = \frac{[\mathrm{OH^-}]}{C} = \frac{6.53 \times 10^{-7}}{10^{-3}} = \boxed{6.53 \times 10^{-4}}

KaK_a of conjugate acid (anilinium ion C6H5NH3+\mathrm{C_6H_5NH_3^+}):
Ka=KwKb=1.0×10144.27×1010=2.34×105K_a = \frac{K_w}{K_b} = \frac{1.0 \times 10^{-14}}{4.27 \times 10^{-10}} = \boxed{2.34 \times 10^{-5}}
6.53Calculate the degree of ionization of 0.05 M acetic acid if its pKa\mathrm{pK_a} value is 4.74. How is the degree of dissociation affected when its solution also contains (a) 0.01 M (b) 0.1 M in HCl?Show solution
Given: C=0.05MC = 0.05\,\mathrm{M}, pKa=4.74\mathrm{pK_a} = 4.74
Ka=104.74=1.82×105K_a = 10^{-4.74} = 1.82 \times 10^{-5}

Degree of ionization in pure acetic acid:
α=KaC=1.82×1050.05=3.64×104=1.908×102\alpha = \sqrt{\frac{K_a}{C}} = \sqrt{\frac{1.82 \times 10^{-5}}{0.05}} = \sqrt{3.64 \times 10^{-4}} = 1.908 \times 10^{-2}
α=1.91×1021.91%\boxed{\alpha = 1.91 \times 10^{-2} \approx 1.91\%}

With common ion (HCl):

In presence of HCl, [H+][HCl][\mathrm{H^+}] \approx [\mathrm{HCl}] (since HCl is strong acid and suppresses acetic acid ionization).

Let α\alpha' = degree of ionization of acetic acid in presence of HCl.
Ka=([HCl]+Cα)CαC(1α)[HCl]CαC=[HCl]αK_a = \frac{([\mathrm{HCl}] + C\alpha') \cdot C\alpha'}{C(1-\alpha')} \approx \frac{[\mathrm{HCl}] \cdot C\alpha'}{C} = [\mathrm{HCl}] \cdot \alpha'
α=Ka[HCl]\alpha' = \frac{K_a}{[\mathrm{HCl}]}

(a) 0.01 M HCl:
α=1.82×1050.01=1.82×103\alpha' = \frac{1.82 \times 10^{-5}}{0.01} = \boxed{1.82 \times 10^{-3}}

(b) 0.1 M HCl:
α=1.82×1050.1=1.82×104\alpha' = \frac{1.82 \times 10^{-5}}{0.1} = \boxed{1.82 \times 10^{-4}}

The degree of ionization decreases significantly due to the common ion effect.
6.54The ionization constant of dimethylamine is 5.4×1045.4 \times 10^{-4}. Calculate its degree of ionization in its 0.02 M solution. What percentage of dimethylamine is ionized if the solution is also 0.1 M in NaOH?Show solution
Given: Kb=5.4×104K_b = 5.4 \times 10^{-4}, C=0.02MC = 0.02\,\mathrm{M}

Degree of ionization in pure 0.02 M solution:
α=KbC=5.4×1040.02=0.027=0.164\alpha = \sqrt{\frac{K_b}{C}} = \sqrt{\frac{5.4 \times 10^{-4}}{0.02}} = \sqrt{0.027} = 0.164
α=0.16416.4%\boxed{\alpha = 0.164 \approx 16.4\%}

(Note: Since α\alpha is not negligible, we should use the exact formula:
Kb=Cα21α5.4×104=0.02α21αK_b = \frac{C\alpha^2}{1-\alpha} \Rightarrow 5.4 \times 10^{-4} = \frac{0.02\alpha^2}{1-\alpha}
0.02α2+5.4×104α5.4×104=00.02\alpha^2 + 5.4 \times 10^{-4}\alpha - 5.4 \times 10^{-4} = 0
Solving: α=0.157\alpha = 0.157, i.e., 15.7%\approx 15.7\%)

In presence of 0.1 M NaOH (common ion OH\mathrm{OH^-}):

[OH]0.1M[\mathrm{OH^-}] \approx 0.1\,\mathrm{M} (from NaOH, dominant)

Kb=[(CH3)2NH2+][OH][(CH3)2NH]=Cα×0.1C(1α)0.1×CαC=0.1αK_b = \frac{[\mathrm{(CH_3)_2NH_2^+}][\mathrm{OH^-}]}{[\mathrm{(CH_3)_2NH}]} = \frac{C\alpha' \times 0.1}{C(1-\alpha')} \approx \frac{0.1 \times C\alpha'}{C} = 0.1\alpha'
α=Kb0.1=5.4×1040.1=5.4×103\alpha' = \frac{K_b}{0.1} = \frac{5.4 \times 10^{-4}}{0.1} = 5.4 \times 10^{-3}
% ionization=0.54%\boxed{\% \text{ ionization} = 0.54\%}
6.55Calculate the hydrogen ion concentration in the following biological fluids whose pH are given below:
(a) Human muscle-fluid, 6.83
(b) Human stomach fluid, 1.2
(c) Human blood, 7.38
(d) Human saliva, 6.4.
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Formula: [H+]=10pH[\mathrm{H^+}] = 10^{-\mathrm{pH}}

(a) pH = 6.83:
[H+]=106.83=1.48×107M[\mathrm{H^+}] = 10^{-6.83} = 1.48 \times 10^{-7}\,\mathrm{M}

(b) pH = 1.2:
[H+]=101.2=6.31×102M[\mathrm{H^+}] = 10^{-1.2} = 6.31 \times 10^{-2}\,\mathrm{M}

(c) pH = 7.38:
[H+]=107.38=4.17×108M[\mathrm{H^+}] = 10^{-7.38} = 4.17 \times 10^{-8}\,\mathrm{M}

(d) pH = 6.4:
[H+]=106.4=3.98×107M[\mathrm{H^+}] = 10^{-6.4} = 3.98 \times 10^{-7}\,\mathrm{M}
6.56The pH of milk, black coffee, tomato juice, lemon juice and egg white are 6.8, 5.0, 4.2, 2.2 and 7.8 respectively. Calculate corresponding hydrogen ion concentration in each.Show solution
Formula: [H+]=10pH[\mathrm{H^+}] = 10^{-\mathrm{pH}}

| Fluid | pH | [H+](M)[\mathrm{H^+}]\,\mathrm{(M)} |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 6.8 | 106.8=1.58×10710^{-6.8} = 1.58 \times 10^{-7} |
| Black coffee | 5.0 | 105.0=1.0×10510^{-5.0} = 1.0 \times 10^{-5} |
| Tomato juice | 4.2 | 104.2=6.31×10510^{-4.2} = 6.31 \times 10^{-5} |
| Lemon juice | 2.2 | 102.2=6.31×10310^{-2.2} = 6.31 \times 10^{-3} |
| Egg white | 7.8 | 107.8=1.58×10810^{-7.8} = 1.58 \times 10^{-8} |
6.57If 0.561g0.561\,\mathrm{g} of KOH is dissolved in water to give 200mL200\,\mathrm{mL} of solution at 298K298\,\mathrm{K}. Calculate the concentrations of potassium, hydrogen and hydroxyl ions. What is its pH?Show solution
Given: Mass of KOH =0.561g= 0.561\,\mathrm{g}; Volume =200mL=0.2L= 200\,\mathrm{mL} = 0.2\,\mathrm{L}; Molar mass of KOH =56.1g/mol= 56.1\,\mathrm{g/mol}

Moles of KOH:
n=0.56156.1=0.01moln = \frac{0.561}{56.1} = 0.01\,\mathrm{mol}

Concentration of KOH:
[KOH]=0.010.2=0.05M[\mathrm{KOH}] = \frac{0.01}{0.2} = 0.05\,\mathrm{M}

KOH is a strong base, completely dissociating:
[K+]=0.05M[\mathrm{K^+}] = 0.05\,\mathrm{M}
[OH]=0.05M[\mathrm{OH^-}] = 0.05\,\mathrm{M}

[H+][\mathrm{H^+}]:
[H+]=Kw[OH]=1.0×10140.05=2.0×1013M[\mathrm{H^+}] = \frac{K_w}{[\mathrm{OH^-}]} = \frac{1.0 \times 10^{-14}}{0.05} = 2.0 \times 10^{-13}\,\mathrm{M}

pH:
pOH=log(0.05)=1.301\mathrm{pOH} = -\log(0.05) = 1.301
pH=141.301=12.70\boxed{\mathrm{pH} = 14 - 1.301 = 12.70}
6.58The solubility of Sr(OH)2\mathrm{Sr(OH)_2} at 298K298\,\mathrm{K} is 19.23g/L19.23\,\mathrm{g/L} of solution. Calculate the concentrations of strontium and hydroxyl ions and the pH of the solution.Show solution
Given: Solubility =19.23g/L= 19.23\,\mathrm{g/L}; Molar mass of Sr(OH)2=87.6+34=121.6g/mol\mathrm{Sr(OH)_2} = 87.6 + 34 = 121.6\,\mathrm{g/mol}

Molar solubility:
s=19.23121.6=0.1581mol/Ls = \frac{19.23}{121.6} = 0.1581\,\mathrm{mol/L}

Dissociation: Sr(OH)2Sr2++2OH\mathrm{Sr(OH)_2} \rightarrow \mathrm{Sr^{2+}} + 2\mathrm{OH^-}

[Sr2+]=s=0.158M[\mathrm{Sr^{2+}}] = s = \boxed{0.158\,\mathrm{M}}
[OH]=2s=2×0.1581=0.316M[\mathrm{OH^-}] = 2s = 2 \times 0.1581 = \boxed{0.316\,\mathrm{M}}

pH:
pOH=log(0.316)=0.500\mathrm{pOH} = -\log(0.316) = 0.500
pH=140.500=13.50\boxed{\mathrm{pH} = 14 - 0.500 = 13.50}
6.59The ionization constant of propanoic acid is 1.32×1051.32 \times 10^{-5}. Calculate the degree of ionization of the acid in its 0.05 M solution and also its pH. What will be its degree of ionization if the solution is 0.01 M in HCl also?Show solution
Given: Ka=1.32×105K_a = 1.32 \times 10^{-5}, C=0.05MC = 0.05\,\mathrm{M}

Degree of ionization in pure 0.05 M solution:
α=KaC=1.32×1050.05=2.64×104=1.625×102\alpha = \sqrt{\frac{K_a}{C}} = \sqrt{\frac{1.32 \times 10^{-5}}{0.05}} = \sqrt{2.64 \times 10^{-4}} = 1.625 \times 10^{-2}
α=1.63×1021.63%\boxed{\alpha = 1.63 \times 10^{-2} \approx 1.63\%}

pH:
[H+]=Cα=0.05×1.625×102=8.125×104M[\mathrm{H^+}] = C\alpha = 0.05 \times 1.625 \times 10^{-2} = 8.125 \times 10^{-4}\,\mathrm{M}
pH=log(8.125×104)=4log8.125=40.910=3.09\mathrm{pH} = -\log(8.125 \times 10^{-4}) = 4 - \log 8.125 = 4 - 0.910 = \boxed{3.09}

Degree of ionization in presence of 0.01 M HCl:

With common ion [H+]0.01M[\mathrm{H^+}] \approx 0.01\,\mathrm{M}:
α=Ka[H+]=1.32×1050.01=1.32×103\alpha' = \frac{K_a}{[\mathrm{H^+}]} = \frac{1.32 \times 10^{-5}}{0.01} = \boxed{1.32 \times 10^{-3}}
6.60The pH of 0.1 M solution of cyanic acid (HCNO) is 2.34. Calculate the ionization constant of the acid and its degree of ionization in the solution.Show solution
Given: C=0.1MC = 0.1\,\mathrm{M}, pH=2.34\mathrm{pH} = 2.34

[H+][\mathrm{H^+}]:
[H+]=102.34=4.57×103M[\mathrm{H^+}] = 10^{-2.34} = 4.57 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{M}

Degree of ionization:
α=[H+]C=4.57×1030.1=4.57×1024.57%\alpha = \frac{[\mathrm{H^+}]}{C} = \frac{4.57 \times 10^{-3}}{0.1} = \boxed{4.57 \times 10^{-2} \approx 4.57\%}

KaK_a:
[HCNO]=C[H+]=0.14.57×103=0.09543M[\mathrm{HCNO}] = C - [\mathrm{H^+}] = 0.1 - 4.57 \times 10^{-3} = 0.09543\,\mathrm{M}
Ka=[H+][CNO][HCNO]=(4.57×103)20.09543K_a = \frac{[\mathrm{H^+}][\mathrm{CNO^-}]}{[\mathrm{HCNO}]} = \frac{(4.57 \times 10^{-3})^2}{0.09543}
=2.088×1050.09543=2.19×104= \frac{2.088 \times 10^{-5}}{0.09543} = \boxed{2.19 \times 10^{-4}}
6.61The ionization constant of nitrous acid is 4.5×1044.5 \times 10^{-4}. Calculate the pH of 0.04 M sodium nitrite solution and also its degree of hydrolysis.Show solution
Given: Ka(HNO2)=4.5×104K_a(\mathrm{HNO_2}) = 4.5 \times 10^{-4}, C=0.04MC = 0.04\,\mathrm{M} sodium nitrite (NaNO2\mathrm{NaNO_2})

NaNO2\mathrm{NaNO_2} is a salt of strong base (NaOH) and weak acid (HNO2\mathrm{HNO_2}). The NO2\mathrm{NO_2^-} ion undergoes hydrolysis:
NO2+H2OHNO2+OH\mathrm{NO_2^-} + \mathrm{H_2O} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{HNO_2} + \mathrm{OH^-}

KbK_b for NO2\mathrm{NO_2^-}:
Kb=KwKa=1.0×10144.5×104=2.22×1011K_b = \frac{K_w}{K_a} = \frac{1.0 \times 10^{-14}}{4.5 \times 10^{-4}} = 2.22 \times 10^{-11}

[OH][\mathrm{OH^-}]:
[OH]=Kb×C=2.22×1011×0.04=8.89×1013[\mathrm{OH^-}] = \sqrt{K_b \times C} = \sqrt{2.22 \times 10^{-11} \times 0.04} = \sqrt{8.89 \times 10^{-13}}
=9.43×107M= 9.43 \times 10^{-7}\,\mathrm{M}

pH:
pOH=log(9.43×107)=6.025\mathrm{pOH} = -\log(9.43 \times 10^{-7}) = 6.025
pH=146.025=7.97\boxed{\mathrm{pH} = 14 - 6.025 = 7.97}

Degree of hydrolysis hh:
h=[OH]C=9.43×1070.04=2.36×105h = \frac{[\mathrm{OH^-}]}{C} = \frac{9.43 \times 10^{-7}}{0.04} = \boxed{2.36 \times 10^{-5}}
6.62A 0.02 M solution of pyridinium hydrochloride has pH=3.44\mathrm{pH} = 3.44. Calculate the ionization constant of pyridine.Show solution
Given: C=0.02MC = 0.02\,\mathrm{M}, pH=3.44\mathrm{pH} = 3.44

Pyridinium hydrochloride is a salt of weak base (pyridine) and strong acid (HCl). The pyridinium ion C5H5NH+\mathrm{C_5H_5NH^+} hydrolyses:
C5H5NH++H2OC5H5N+H3O+\mathrm{C_5H_5NH^+} + \mathrm{H_2O} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{C_5H_5N} + \mathrm{H_3O^+}

[H+][\mathrm{H^+}]:
[H+]=103.44=3.63×104M[\mathrm{H^+}] = 10^{-3.44} = 3.63 \times 10^{-4}\,\mathrm{M}

KaK_a of pyridinium ion:
Ka=[H+]2C[H+]=(3.63×104)20.023.63×104=1.318×1070.01964=6.71×106K_a = \frac{[\mathrm{H^+}]^2}{C - [\mathrm{H^+}]} = \frac{(3.63 \times 10^{-4})^2}{0.02 - 3.63 \times 10^{-4}} = \frac{1.318 \times 10^{-7}}{0.01964} = 6.71 \times 10^{-6}

KbK_b of pyridine:
Kb=KwKa=1.0×10146.71×106=1.49×109K_b = \frac{K_w}{K_a} = \frac{1.0 \times 10^{-14}}{6.71 \times 10^{-6}} = \boxed{1.49 \times 10^{-9}}
6.63Predict if the solutions of the following salts are neutral, acidic or basic: NaCl, KBr, NaCN, NH4NO3\mathrm{NH_4NO_3}, NaNO2\mathrm{NaNO_2} and KFShow solution
Concept:
- Salt of strong acid + strong base → neutral
- Salt of strong acid + weak base → acidic
- Salt of weak acid + strong base → basic

| Salt | Acid | Base | Nature of Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| NaCl | HCl (strong) | NaOH (strong) | Neutral |
| KBr | HBr (strong) | KOH (strong) | Neutral |
| NaCN | HCN (weak) | NaOH (strong) | Basic |
| NH4NO3\mathrm{NH_4NO_3} | HNO3\mathrm{HNO_3} (strong) | NH4OH\mathrm{NH_4OH} (weak) | Acidic |
| NaNO2\mathrm{NaNO_2} | HNO2\mathrm{HNO_2} (weak) | NaOH (strong) | Basic |
| KF | HF (weak) | KOH (strong) | Basic |
6.64The ionization constant of chloroacetic acid is 1.35×1031.35 \times 10^{-3}. What will be the pH of 0.1 M acid and its 0.1 M sodium salt solution?Show solution
Given: Ka=1.35×103K_a = 1.35 \times 10^{-3}, C=0.1MC = 0.1\,\mathrm{M}

pH of 0.1 M chloroacetic acid:

Let x=[H+]x = [\mathrm{H^+}]:
Ka=x2CxK_a = \frac{x^2}{C - x}
1.35×103=x20.1x1.35 \times 10^{-3} = \frac{x^2}{0.1 - x}
x2+1.35×103x1.35×104=0x^2 + 1.35 \times 10^{-3}x - 1.35 \times 10^{-4} = 0
x=1.35×103+(1.35×103)2+4×1.35×1042x = \frac{-1.35 \times 10^{-3} + \sqrt{(1.35 \times 10^{-3})^2 + 4 \times 1.35 \times 10^{-4}}}{2}
=1.35×103+1.823×106+5.4×1042= \frac{-1.35 \times 10^{-3} + \sqrt{1.823 \times 10^{-6} + 5.4 \times 10^{-4}}}{2}
=1.35×103+5.418×1042=1.35×103+2.328×1022= \frac{-1.35 \times 10^{-3} + \sqrt{5.418 \times 10^{-4}}}{2} = \frac{-1.35 \times 10^{-3} + 2.328 \times 10^{-2}}{2}
=2.193×1022=1.097×102M= \frac{2.193 \times 10^{-2}}{2} = 1.097 \times 10^{-2}\,\mathrm{M}
pH=log(1.097×102)=2log1.097=20.040=1.96\mathrm{pH} = -\log(1.097 \times 10^{-2}) = 2 - \log 1.097 = 2 - 0.040 = \boxed{1.96}

pH of 0.1 M sodium chloroacetate (salt of weak acid + strong base):

Kb=KwKa=1.0×10141.35×103=7.41×1012K_b = \frac{K_w}{K_a} = \frac{1.0 \times 10^{-14}}{1.35 \times 10^{-3}} = 7.41 \times 10^{-12}

[OH]=Kb×C=7.41×1012×0.1=7.41×1013=8.61×107M[\mathrm{OH^-}] = \sqrt{K_b \times C} = \sqrt{7.41 \times 10^{-12} \times 0.1} = \sqrt{7.41 \times 10^{-13}} = 8.61 \times 10^{-7}\,\mathrm{M}

pOH=log(8.61×107)=6.065\mathrm{pOH} = -\log(8.61 \times 10^{-7}) = 6.065
pH=146.065=7.94\boxed{\mathrm{pH} = 14 - 6.065 = 7.94}
6.65Ionic product of water at 310K310\,\mathrm{K} is 2.7×10142.7 \times 10^{-14}. What is the pH of neutral water at this temperature?Show solution
Given: Kw=2.7×1014K_w = 2.7 \times 10^{-14} at 310K310\,\mathrm{K}

For neutral water: [H+]=[OH][\mathrm{H^+}] = [\mathrm{OH^-}]

[H+]2=Kw=2.7×1014[\mathrm{H^+}]^2 = K_w = 2.7 \times 10^{-14}
[H+]=2.7×1014=1.643×107M[\mathrm{H^+}] = \sqrt{2.7 \times 10^{-14}} = 1.643 \times 10^{-7}\,\mathrm{M}

pH=log(1.643×107)=7log1.643=70.2156\mathrm{pH} = -\log(1.643 \times 10^{-7}) = 7 - \log 1.643 = 7 - 0.2156
pH=6.78\boxed{\mathrm{pH} = 6.78}

Note: At 310K310\,\mathrm{K} (body temperature), neutral pH is 6.78, which is slightly less than 7.
6.66Calculate the pH of the resultant mixtures:
a) 10mL10\,\mathrm{mL} of 0.2MCa(OH)2+25mL0.2\,\mathrm{M}\,\mathrm{Ca(OH)_2} + 25\,\mathrm{mL} of 0.1M0.1\,\mathrm{M} HCl
b) 10mL10\,\mathrm{mL} of 0.01MH2SO4+10mL0.01\,\mathrm{M}\,\mathrm{H_2SO_4} + 10\,\mathrm{mL} of 0.01MCa(OH)20.01\,\mathrm{M}\,\mathrm{Ca(OH)_2}
c) 10mL10\,\mathrm{mL} of 0.1MH2SO4+10mL0.1\,\mathrm{M}\,\mathrm{H_2SO_4} + 10\,\mathrm{mL} of 0.1M0.1\,\mathrm{M} KOH
Show solution
(a) 10mL10\,\mathrm{mL} of 0.2MCa(OH)2+25mL0.2\,\mathrm{M}\,\mathrm{Ca(OH)_2} + 25\,\mathrm{mL} of 0.1M0.1\,\mathrm{M} HCl:

Millimoles of OH\mathrm{OH^-} from Ca(OH)2\mathrm{Ca(OH)_2}: 10×0.2×2=4mmol10 \times 0.2 \times 2 = 4\,\mathrm{mmol}
Millimoles of H+\mathrm{H^+} from HCl: 25×0.1=2.5mmol25 \times 0.1 = 2.5\,\mathrm{mmol}

Excess OH=42.5=1.5mmol\mathrm{OH^-} = 4 - 2.5 = 1.5\,\mathrm{mmol}
Total volume =35mL= 35\,\mathrm{mL}
[OH]=1.535=0.04286M[\mathrm{OH^-}] = \frac{1.5}{35} = 0.04286\,\mathrm{M}
pOH=log(0.04286)=1.368\mathrm{pOH} = -\log(0.04286) = 1.368
pH=141.368=12.63\boxed{\mathrm{pH} = 14 - 1.368 = 12.63}

(b) 10mL10\,\mathrm{mL} of 0.01MH2SO4+10mL0.01\,\mathrm{M}\,\mathrm{H_2SO_4} + 10\,\mathrm{mL} of 0.01MCa(OH)20.01\,\mathrm{M}\,\mathrm{Ca(OH)_2}:

Millimoles of H+\mathrm{H^+} from H2SO4\mathrm{H_2SO_4}: 10×0.01×2=0.2mmol10 \times 0.01 \times 2 = 0.2\,\mathrm{mmol}
Millimoles of OH\mathrm{OH^-} from Ca(OH)2\mathrm{Ca(OH)_2}: 10×0.01×2=0.2mmol10 \times 0.01 \times 2 = 0.2\,\mathrm{mmol}

Exact neutralization. The solution is neutral.
pH=7\boxed{\mathrm{pH} = 7}

(c) 10mL10\,\mathrm{mL} of 0.1MH2SO4+10mL0.1\,\mathrm{M}\,\mathrm{H_2SO_4} + 10\,\mathrm{mL} of 0.1M0.1\,\mathrm{M} KOH:

Millimoles of H+\mathrm{H^+} from H2SO4\mathrm{H_2SO_4}: 10×0.1×2=2mmol10 \times 0.1 \times 2 = 2\,\mathrm{mmol}
Millimoles of OH\mathrm{OH^-} from KOH: 10×0.1=1mmol10 \times 0.1 = 1\,\mathrm{mmol}

Excess H+=21=1mmol\mathrm{H^+} = 2 - 1 = 1\,\mathrm{mmol}
Total volume =20mL= 20\,\mathrm{mL}
[H+]=120=0.05M[\mathrm{H^+}] = \frac{1}{20} = 0.05\,\mathrm{M}
pH=log(0.05)=1.301\mathrm{pH} = -\log(0.05) = 1.301
pH=1.30\boxed{\mathrm{pH} = 1.30}
6.67Determine the solubilities of silver chromate, barium chromate, ferric hydroxide, lead chloride and mercurous iodide at 298 K from their solubility product constants given in Table 6.9. Determine also the molarities of individual ions.Show solution
Using KspK_{sp} values from NCERT Table 6.9:
- Ksp(Ag2CrO4)=1.1×1012K_{sp}(\mathrm{Ag_2CrO_4}) = 1.1 \times 10^{-12}
- Ksp(BaCrO4)=1.2×1010K_{sp}(\mathrm{BaCrO_4}) = 1.2 \times 10^{-10}
- Ksp(Fe(OH)3)=1.0×1038K_{sp}(\mathrm{Fe(OH)_3}) = 1.0 \times 10^{-38}
- Ksp(PbCl2)=1.6×105K_{sp}(\mathrm{PbCl_2}) = 1.6 \times 10^{-5}
- Ksp(Hg2I2)=4.5×1029K_{sp}(\mathrm{Hg_2I_2}) = 4.5 \times 10^{-29}

(i) Silver chromate Ag2CrO4\mathrm{Ag_2CrO_4}:
Ag2CrO42Ag++CrO42\mathrm{Ag_2CrO_4} \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{Ag^+} + \mathrm{CrO_4^{2-}}
Ksp=(2s)2(s)=4s3K_{sp} = (2s)^2(s) = 4s^3
s=(1.1×10124)1/3=(2.75×1013)1/3=6.52×105Ms = \left(\frac{1.1 \times 10^{-12}}{4}\right)^{1/3} = (2.75 \times 10^{-13})^{1/3} = 6.52 \times 10^{-5}\,\mathrm{M}
[Ag+]=2s=1.30×104M;[CrO42]=6.52×105M[\mathrm{Ag^+}] = 2s = 1.30 \times 10^{-4}\,\mathrm{M};\quad [\mathrm{CrO_4^{2-}}] = 6.52 \times 10^{-5}\,\mathrm{M}

(ii) Barium chromate BaCrO4\mathrm{BaCrO_4}:
BaCrO4Ba2++CrO42\mathrm{BaCrO_4} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Ba^{2+}} + \mathrm{CrO_4^{2-}}
Ksp=s2K_{sp} = s^2
s=1.2×1010=1.095×105Ms = \sqrt{1.2 \times 10^{-10}} = 1.095 \times 10^{-5}\,\mathrm{M}
[Ba2+]=[CrO42]=1.10×105M[\mathrm{Ba^{2+}}] = [\mathrm{CrO_4^{2-}}] = 1.10 \times 10^{-5}\,\mathrm{M}

(iii) Ferric hydroxide Fe(OH)3\mathrm{Fe(OH)_3}:
Fe(OH)3Fe3++3OH\mathrm{Fe(OH)_3} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Fe^{3+}} + 3\mathrm{OH^-}
Ksp=s(3s)3=27s4K_{sp} = s(3s)^3 = 27s^4
s=(1.0×103827)1/4=(3.70×1040)1/4=1.39×1010Ms = \left(\frac{1.0 \times 10^{-38}}{27}\right)^{1/4} = (3.70 \times 10^{-40})^{1/4} = 1.39 \times 10^{-10}\,\mathrm{M}
[Fe3+]=1.39×1010M;[OH]=3s=4.17×1010M[\mathrm{Fe^{3+}}] = 1.39 \times 10^{-10}\,\mathrm{M};\quad [\mathrm{OH^-}] = 3s = 4.17 \times 10^{-10}\,\mathrm{M}

(iv) Lead chloride PbCl2\mathrm{PbCl_2}:
PbCl2Pb2++2Cl\mathrm{PbCl_2} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Pb^{2+}} + 2\mathrm{Cl^-}
Ksp=s(2s)2=4s3K_{sp} = s(2s)^2 = 4s^3
s=(1.6×1054)1/3=(4.0×106)1/3=1.587×102Ms = \left(\frac{1.6 \times 10^{-5}}{4}\right)^{1/3} = (4.0 \times 10^{-6})^{1/3} = 1.587 \times 10^{-2}\,\mathrm{M}
[Pb2+]=1.59×102M;[Cl]=2s=3.17×102M[\mathrm{Pb^{2+}}] = 1.59 \times 10^{-2}\,\mathrm{M};\quad [\mathrm{Cl^-}] = 2s = 3.17 \times 10^{-2}\,\mathrm{M}

(v) Mercurous iodide Hg2I2\mathrm{Hg_2I_2}:
Hg2I2Hg22++2I\mathrm{Hg_2I_2} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Hg_2^{2+}} + 2\mathrm{I^-}
Ksp=s(2s)2=4s3K_{sp} = s(2s)^2 = 4s^3
s=(4.5×10294)1/3=(1.125×1029)1/3=2.24×1010Ms = \left(\frac{4.5 \times 10^{-29}}{4}\right)^{1/3} = (1.125 \times 10^{-29})^{1/3} = 2.24 \times 10^{-10}\,\mathrm{M}
[Hg22+]=2.24×1010M;[I]=2s=4.48×1010M[\mathrm{Hg_2^{2+}}] = 2.24 \times 10^{-10}\,\mathrm{M};\quad [\mathrm{I^-}] = 2s = 4.48 \times 10^{-10}\,\mathrm{M}
6.68The solubility product constants of Ag2CrO4\mathrm{Ag_2CrO_4} and AgBr are 1.1×10121.1 \times 10^{-12} and 5.0×10135.0 \times 10^{-13} respectively. Calculate the ratio of the molarities of their saturated solutions.Show solution
For Ag2CrO4\mathrm{Ag_2CrO_4}: Ag2CrO42Ag++CrO42\mathrm{Ag_2CrO_4} \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{Ag^+} + \mathrm{CrO_4^{2-}}
Ksp=4s13=1.1×1012K_{sp} = 4s_1^3 = 1.1 \times 10^{-12}
s1=(1.1×10124)1/3=(2.75×1013)1/3=6.52×105Ms_1 = \left(\frac{1.1 \times 10^{-12}}{4}\right)^{1/3} = (2.75 \times 10^{-13})^{1/3} = 6.52 \times 10^{-5}\,\mathrm{M}

For AgBr: AgBrAg++Br\mathrm{AgBr} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Ag^+} + \mathrm{Br^-}
Ksp=s22=5.0×1013K_{sp} = s_2^2 = 5.0 \times 10^{-13}
s2=5.0×1013=7.07×107Ms_2 = \sqrt{5.0 \times 10^{-13}} = 7.07 \times 10^{-7}\,\mathrm{M}

Ratio:
s1s2=6.52×1057.07×107=92.2\frac{s_1}{s_2} = \frac{6.52 \times 10^{-5}}{7.07 \times 10^{-7}} = \boxed{92.2}

The molar solubility of Ag2CrO4\mathrm{Ag_2CrO_4} is about 92 times that of AgBr.
6.69Equal volumes of 0.002 M solutions of sodium iodate and cupric chlorate are mixed together. Will it lead to precipitation of copper iodate? (For cupric iodate Ksp=7.4×108K_{sp} = 7.4 \times 10^{-8}).Show solution
Given: [NaIO3]=0.002M[\mathrm{NaIO_3}] = 0.002\,\mathrm{M}, [Cu(ClO3)2]=0.002M[\mathrm{Cu(ClO_3)_2}] = 0.002\,\mathrm{M}; equal volumes mixed.

When equal volumes are mixed, concentrations are halved:
[IO3]=0.0022=0.001M=1.0×103M[\mathrm{IO_3^-}] = \frac{0.002}{2} = 0.001\,\mathrm{M} = 1.0 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{M}
[Cu2+]=0.0022=0.001M=1.0×103M[\mathrm{Cu^{2+}}] = \frac{0.002}{2} = 0.001\,\mathrm{M} = 1.0 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{M}

Ionic product QspQ_{sp} for Cu(IO3)2\mathrm{Cu(IO_3)_2}:
Cu(IO3)2Cu2++2IO3\mathrm{Cu(IO_3)_2} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Cu^{2+}} + 2\mathrm{IO_3^-}
Qsp=[Cu2+][IO3]2=(1.0×103)(1.0×103)2=1.0×109Q_{sp} = [\mathrm{Cu^{2+}}][\mathrm{IO_3^-}]^2 = (1.0 \times 10^{-3})(1.0 \times 10^{-3})^2 = 1.0 \times 10^{-9}

Comparison:
Q_{sp} = 1.0 \times 10^{-9} < K_{sp} = 7.4 \times 10^{-8}

Since Q_{sp} < K_{sp}, no precipitation of copper iodate will occur.
6.70The ionization constant of benzoic acid is 6.46×1056.46 \times 10^{-5} and KspK_{sp} for silver benzoate is 2.5×10132.5 \times 10^{-13}. How many times is silver benzoate more soluble in a buffer of pH 3.19 compared to its solubility in pure water?Show solution
Given: Ka(C6H5COOH)=6.46×105K_a(\mathrm{C_6H_5COOH}) = 6.46 \times 10^{-5}; Ksp(AgC6H5COO)=2.5×1013K_{sp}(\mathrm{AgC_6H_5COO}) = 2.5 \times 10^{-13}; buffer pH =3.19= 3.19

Solubility in pure water:
AgC6H5COOAg++C6H5COO\mathrm{AgC_6H_5COO} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Ag^+} + \mathrm{C_6H_5COO^-}
Ksp=s02s0=2.5×1013=5.0×107MK_{sp} = s_0^2 \Rightarrow s_0 = \sqrt{2.5 \times 10^{-13}} = 5.0 \times 10^{-7}\,\mathrm{M}

Solubility in buffer (pH = 3.19):
[H+]=103.19=6.46×104M[\mathrm{H^+}] = 10^{-3.19} = 6.46 \times 10^{-4}\,\mathrm{M}

In the buffer, benzoate ion is partially converted to benzoic acid:
[C6H5COO]=Ka[H+]+Ka×[total benzoate][\mathrm{C_6H_5COO^-}] = \frac{K_a}{[\mathrm{H^+}] + K_a} \times [\text{total benzoate}]

Let ss = solubility in buffer. Total benzoate =s= s.
[C6H5COO]=Kas[H+]+Ka[\mathrm{C_6H_5COO^-}] = \frac{K_a \cdot s}{[\mathrm{H^+}] + K_a}

Ksp=[Ag+][C6H5COO]=s×Kas[H+]+KaK_{sp} = [\mathrm{Ag^+}][\mathrm{C_6H_5COO^-}] = s \times \frac{K_a \cdot s}{[\mathrm{H^+}] + K_a}
2.5×1013=s2×6.46×1056.46×104+6.46×105=s2×6.46×1057.106×1042.5 \times 10^{-13} = \frac{s^2 \times 6.46 \times 10^{-5}}{6.46 \times 10^{-4} + 6.46 \times 10^{-5}} = \frac{s^2 \times 6.46 \times 10^{-5}}{7.106 \times 10^{-4}}
s2=2.5×1013×7.106×1046.46×105=1.777×10166.46×105=2.75×1012s^2 = \frac{2.5 \times 10^{-13} \times 7.106 \times 10^{-4}}{6.46 \times 10^{-5}} = \frac{1.777 \times 10^{-16}}{6.46 \times 10^{-5}} = 2.75 \times 10^{-12}
s=1.658×106Ms = 1.658 \times 10^{-6}\,\mathrm{M}

Ratio:
ss0=1.658×1065.0×1073.32\frac{s}{s_0} = \frac{1.658 \times 10^{-6}}{5.0 \times 10^{-7}} \approx \boxed{3.32}

Silver benzoate is approximately 3.32 times more soluble in the buffer of pH 3.19 than in pure water.
6.71What is the maximum concentration of equimolar solutions of ferrous sulphate and sodium sulphide so that when mixed in equal volumes, there is no precipitation of iron sulphide? (For iron sulphide, Ksp=6.3×1018K_{sp} = 6.3 \times 10^{-18}).Show solution
Given: Ksp(FeS)=6.3×1018K_{sp}(\mathrm{FeS}) = 6.3 \times 10^{-18}; equimolar solutions mixed in equal volumes.

Let concentration of each solution =CM= C\,\mathrm{M}.

When equal volumes are mixed:
[Fe2+]=C2,[S2]=C2[\mathrm{Fe^{2+}}] = \frac{C}{2},\quad [\mathrm{S^{2-}}] = \frac{C}{2}

For no precipitation: QspKspQ_{sp} \leq K_{sp}
[Fe2+][S2]Ksp[\mathrm{Fe^{2+}}][\mathrm{S^{2-}}] \leq K_{sp}
C2×C26.3×1018\frac{C}{2} \times \frac{C}{2} \leq 6.3 \times 10^{-18}
C246.3×1018\frac{C^2}{4} \leq 6.3 \times 10^{-18}
C24×6.3×1018=2.52×1017C^2 \leq 4 \times 6.3 \times 10^{-18} = 2.52 \times 10^{-17}
C2.52×1017=1.587×108.51.587×108.5C \leq \sqrt{2.52 \times 10^{-17}} = 1.587 \times 10^{-8.5} \approx 1.587 \times 10^{-8.5}

Let me recalculate:
C2.52×1017=25.2×1018=5.02×109MC \leq \sqrt{2.52 \times 10^{-17}} = \sqrt{25.2 \times 10^{-18}} = 5.02 \times 10^{-9}\,\mathrm{M}

Cmax=5.02×109M\boxed{C_{\max} = 5.02 \times 10^{-9}\,\mathrm{M}}
6.72What is the minimum volume of water required to dissolve 1g1\,\mathrm{g} of calcium sulphate at 298K298\,\mathrm{K}? (For calcium sulphate, KspK_{sp} is 9.1×1069.1 \times 10^{-6}).Show solution
Given: Ksp(CaSO4)=9.1×106K_{sp}(\mathrm{CaSO_4}) = 9.1 \times 10^{-6}; mass =1g= 1\,\mathrm{g}; Molar mass of CaSO4=136g/mol\mathrm{CaSO_4} = 136\,\mathrm{g/mol}

Molar solubility:
CaSO4Ca2++SO42\mathrm{CaSO_4} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Ca^{2+}} + \mathrm{SO_4^{2-}}
Ksp=s2s=9.1×106=3.017×103mol/LK_{sp} = s^2 \Rightarrow s = \sqrt{9.1 \times 10^{-6}} = 3.017 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{mol/L}

Moles of CaSO4\mathrm{CaSO_4} in 1 g:
n=1136=7.35×103moln = \frac{1}{136} = 7.35 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{mol}

Minimum volume of water:
V=ns=7.35×1033.017×103=2.44LV = \frac{n}{s} = \frac{7.35 \times 10^{-3}}{3.017 \times 10^{-3}} = 2.44\,\mathrm{L}

Vmin=2.44L\boxed{V_{\min} = 2.44\,\mathrm{L}}
6.73The concentration of sulphide ion in 0.1M0.1\,\mathrm{M} HCl solution saturated with hydrogen sulphide is 1.0×1019M1.0 \times 10^{-19}\,\mathrm{M}. If 10mL10\,\mathrm{mL} of this is added to 5mL5\,\mathrm{mL} of 0.04M0.04\,\mathrm{M} solution of the following: FeSO4\mathrm{FeSO_4}, MnCl2\mathrm{MnCl_2}, ZnCl2\mathrm{ZnCl_2} and CdCl2\mathrm{CdCl_2} in which of these solutions precipitation will take place?Show solution
Given: [S2][\mathrm{S^{2-}}] in HCl solution =1.0×1019M= 1.0 \times 10^{-19}\,\mathrm{M}; metal ion concentration =0.04M= 0.04\,\mathrm{M}

When 10mL10\,\mathrm{mL} of S2\mathrm{S^{2-}} solution is mixed with 5mL5\,\mathrm{mL} of metal ion solution:

[S2]=1.0×1019×1015=6.67×1020M[\mathrm{S^{2-}}] = \frac{1.0 \times 10^{-19} \times 10}{15} = 6.67 \times 10^{-20}\,\mathrm{M}
[M2+]=0.04×515=1.33×102M[\mathrm{M^{2+}}] = \frac{0.04 \times 5}{15} = 1.33 \times 10^{-2}\,\mathrm{M}

Ionic product QspQ_{sp} for each sulphide:
Qsp=[M2+][S2]=1.33×102×6.67×1020=8.87×1022Q_{sp} = [\mathrm{M^{2+}}][\mathrm{S^{2-}}] = 1.33 \times 10^{-2} \times 6.67 \times 10^{-20} = 8.87 \times 10^{-22}

KspK_{sp} values (from NCERT Table 6.9):
- Ksp(FeS)=6.3×1018K_{sp}(\mathrm{FeS}) = 6.3 \times 10^{-18}
- Ksp(MnS)=2.5×1013K_{sp}(\mathrm{MnS}) = 2.5 \times 10^{-13}
- Ksp(ZnS)=1.6×1024K_{sp}(\mathrm{ZnS}) = 1.6 \times 10^{-24}
- Ksp(CdS)=8.0×1027K_{sp}(\mathrm{CdS}) = 8.0 \times 10^{-27}

Comparison:

| Salt | KspK_{sp} | QspQ_{sp} | Precipitation? |
|---|---|---|---|
| FeS | 6.3×10186.3 \times 10^{-18} | 8.87×10228.87 \times 10^{-22} | No (Q < K_{sp}) |
| MnS | 2.5×10132.5 \times 10^{-13} | 8.87×10228.87 \times 10^{-22} | No (Q < K_{sp}) |
| ZnS | 1.6×10241.6 \times 10^{-24} | 8.87×10228.87 \times 10^{-22} | Yes (Q > K_{sp}) |
| CdS | 8.0×10278.0 \times 10^{-27} | 8.87×10228.87 \times 10^{-22} | Yes (Q > K_{sp}) |

Precipitation will take place in ZnCl2\mathrm{ZnCl_2} and CdCl2\mathrm{CdCl_2} solutions.

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