Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - Acids and Bases - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 652c: 46d

Answer

$0.10M$ $KCN$ is more basic.

Work Step by Step

** You can find the $K_b$ values on table: 14.2 (Page 624) Since both solutions have the same concentration, we just have to determine which compound is more basic: -$NH_3$: $NH_3$ is a base with $K_b = 1.8 \times 10^{-5}$ - $KCN$: It is a salt formed by $K^+$ and $CN^-$. $K^+$ has negligible acidity, so, we don't need to consider it. $CN^-$ is a base with $K_b = 3.0 \times 10^{-5}$ $CN^-$ has a greater $K_b$ value, therefore, it is more basic. So, $0.10M$ $KCN$ is more basic.
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