chapter 16

Question 1

what is K_w?

Answer 1

Question 2

relative amounts of H₃O⁺ and OH^- determine whether a solution is neutral, acidic, or basic

Answer 2

• H₃O⁺ = OH^- → neutral
• H₃O⁺ > OH^- → acidic
• H₃O⁺ < OH^- → basic

Question 3

pH and pOH scale

Answer 3

Question 4

strong acids

Answer 4

1. hydrochloric acid (HCl)
2. hydrobromic acid (HBr)
3. hydroiodic acid (HI)
4. nitric acid (HNO₃)
5. chloric acid (HClO₃)
6. perchloric acid (HClO₄)
7. sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄)

Question 5

strong bases

Answer 5

1. LiOH
2. NaOH
3. KOH
4. RbOH
5. CsOH
6. Ca(OH)₂
7. Sr(OH)₂
8. Ba(OH)₂

Question 6

ionization constant (K_a)

Answer 6