Chemistry: Molecular Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Self-Assessment Quiz - Page 768: Q9

Answer

(a) Solution A has the higher percent ionization and the higher pH.

Work Step by Step

Solution B has a higher initial concentration of $HNO_2$ than solution A. With higher initial concentration of acid, we get more concentration of $H_3O^+$. With lower initial concentration of acid, we also get a higher percent ionization due to Le Chatelier's Principle, and the inverse is also true. Thus, Solution B has a lower pH and lower percent ionization, and Solution A has the opposite.
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