A week diprotic acid H2A has Ka1 = 4.2 × 10–7 and Ka2 = 4.8 × 10–11. Determine the pH of a 0.17 M solution of the salt NaHA. A. 9.6 B. 9.8 C. 10.2 D. 4.2 E. 10.4

Two strategies are also followed when solving for the pH of a base in water. What is the strategy for calculating the pH of a strong base in water? List the strong bases mentioned in the text that should be committed to memory. Why is calculating the pH of Ca(OH)2 solutions a little more difficult than calculating the pH of NaOH solutions? Most bases are weak bases. The presence of what element most commonly results in basic properties for an organic compound? What is present on this element in compounds that allows it to accept a proton? Table 13-3 and Appendix 5 of the text list Kb values for some weak bases. What strategy is used to solve for the pH of a weak base in water? What assumptions are made when solving for the pH of weak base solutions? If the 5% rule fails, how do you calculate the pH of a weak base in water?

Consider a 0.67-M solution of C2H5NH2 (Kb = 5.6 104). a. Which of the following are major species in the solution? i. C2H5NH2 ii. H+ iii. OH iv. H2O v. C2H5NH3+ b. Calculate the pH of this solution.

Are solutions of the following salts acidic, basic, or neutral? For those that are not neutral, write balanced equations for the reactions causing the solution to be acidic or basic. The relevant Ka, and Kb values are found in Tables 13-2 and 13-3. a. Sr(NO3)2 b. NH4C2H3O2 c. CH3NH3Cl d. C6H5NH3ClO2 e. NH4F f. CH3NH3CN