Chemistry (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0078021529
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-152-7

Chapter 16 - Questions and Problems - Page 774: 16.107

Answer

(a) Nearly neutral (b) Basic (c) Acidic (d) Acidic

Work Step by Step

(a) $NaOH$ is a strong base, and $HBr$ is a strong acid; therefore, this salt is nearly neutral, because both conjugate pairs will not affect the pH. (b) $KOH$ is a strong base, and $HSO_3^-$ is a weak acid; therefore, this salt is basic. (c) $NH_3$ is a weak base, and $HNO_2$ is a weak acid. But, if we compare their equilibrium constant for ionization, $HNO_2$ is stronger; therefore, $NH_4NO_2$ is acidic. (d) $Cr(OH)_3$ is a weak base, and $HNO_3$ is a strong acid; therefore, this salt will create an acidic solution.
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