Chapter 10: Q. 71 (page 358)
Identify each of the following as an acid or a base: (10.1)
a.
b.
c.
d.
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Chapter 10: Q. 71 (page 358)
Identify each of the following as an acid or a base: (10.1)
a.
b.
c.
d.
(Part a).is a powerful acid.
(Part b).width="45">
(Part c).width="62">
(Part d).localid="1654103267246" is a powerful acid.
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Consider the buffer system of nitrous acid, , and its salt, .
a. The purpose of this buffer system is to:
1. maintain
2. maintain
3. maintain
b. The weak acid is needed to:
1. provide the conjugate base
2. neutralize added
3. provide the conjugate acid
c. If is added, it is neutralized by:
1. the salt
2.
3.
d. When is added, the equilibrium shifts in the direction of the:
1. reactants
2. products
3. does not change
A buffer solution is made by dissolving in water(10.8)
A. Write an equation that shows how this buffer neutralizes added acid.
B. Write an equation that shows how this buffer neutralizes added base.
Why would the pH of your blood plasma decrease if you hold your breath?
Identify the weaker acid in each of the following pairs:
a. or
b. or
c. or
Determine if each of the following diagrams represents a strong acid or a weak acid. The acid has the formula HX. (10.3)

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