Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Sections 15.1-15.12 - Exercises - Conceptual Problems - Page 751: 157c

Answer

$0.0100M$ $NH_4Cl$ is stronger.

Work Step by Step

1. Identify the conjugate pair of each ion: First solution: $ N{H_4}^+: NH_3$ $Cl^- : HCl$ Second solution: $CH_3N{H_3}^+: CH_3NH_2$ $Br^-: HBr$ 2. Now, determine which solution is more acidic. - They both have strong acids, $HCl$ and $HBr$, so, the difference is the bases. - The solution with the weaker base will be less basic, therefore, more acidic. $K_b(NH_3) < K_b(CH_3NH_2)$ Therefore, the more acidic solution will be the $NH_4Cl$ one.
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