Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Sections 16.1-16.8 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 805: 62b

Answer

$$0.100 \space M \space HCl : Neutral$$ $$0.100 \space M \space HF : Basic$$

Work Step by Step

$$HCl(aq) + KOH(aq) \longrightarrow KCl(aq) + H_2O(l)$$ At the equivalence point, the reactants are completely consumed. Thus, the solution only has $KCl$ and $H_2O$. Since these two are neither acidic or basic, the pH is neutral. $$HF(aq) + KOH(aq) \longrightarrow KF(aq) + H_2O(l)$$ $F^-$ is the conjugate pair of $HF$, which makes it a weak base. Thus, the solution at the equivalence point is basic.
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