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Ionic Equilibrium

Tamil Nadu Board · Class 12 · Chemistry

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1. Acid-Base Theories

  • Three major theories explain acid-base behaviour: Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis.
  • Arrhenius concept is the most limited; it only works in aqueous solutions.
  • Bronsted-Lowry theory introduced the concept of conjugate acid-base pairs.
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2. Ionisation of Water and pH Scale

  • Pure water undergoes self-ionisation (auto-ionisation): H₂O + H₂O ⇌ H₃O⁺ + OH⁻
  • Ionic product of water Kw = [H₃O⁺][OH⁻] = 1 × 10⁻¹⁴ at 25°C
  • Since water ionisation is endothermic, Kw increases with temperature.
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3. Ionisation of Weak Acids and Bases – Ostwald's Dilution Law

  • Weak acids and bases are only partially dissociated in water — an equilibrium exists between dissociated ions and undissociated molecules.
  • The dissociation constant Ka (for acids) and Kb (for bases) measure the strength of weak electrolytes.
  • Higher Ka means stronger acid; higher Kb means stronger base.
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4. Common Ion Effect

  • When a salt having a common ion with a weak electrolyte is added to the solution of the weak electrolyte, the degree of dissociation of the weak electrolyte decreases — this is the Common Ion Effect.
  • Example: Adding CH₃COONa (which gives CH₃COO⁻) to CH₃COOH suppresses the dissociation of acetic acid.
  • CH₃COONa → Na⁺ + CH₃COO⁻ (complete dissociation of salt)

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According to Svante ArrheniusA more general definition whereAn acid accepts an electron pairPure water undergoes autopH =

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