Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Sections 15.1-15.12 - Exercises - Conceptual Problems - Page 751: 158a

Answer

$0.0100M$ $NaClO$ is more basic.

Work Step by Step

1. Identify the conjugate pair of each ion in the solutions: First solution: $Na^+: NaOH$: Strong base. $ClO^-$: $HClO$: Weak acid Second solution: $Na^+: NaOH$: Strong base $F^-: HF$: Weak acid 2. The bases are equal, so the difference is the acid. Which acid is stronger? $K_a(HF) > K_a(HClO)$ Therefore, the second solution is more acidc, so the first one is more basic.
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