Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Among the solutions W, X, Y, Z, the one that has highest
Concept Introduction:
Equilibrium constant for water can be given by the equation shown below,
This is also known as ionization constant for water.
The above equation applies to water and all aqueous solutions. From this the solution is acidic, basic, or neutral can be identified. This can be given as shown below,
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Solution W:
Concentration of
Concentration of
Solution X:
Concentration of
Concentration of
Solution Y:
Concentration of
Concentration of
Solution Z:
Concentration of
Concentration of
All the solutions can be arranged in the order or decreasing
The solution that has highest concentration of
(b)
Interpretation:
Among the solutions W, X, Y, Z, two solutions that has concentration of
(b)
Explanation of Solution
All the given solutions can be arranged in the order or decreasing
The solutions that have concentration
Solution Z:
Concentration of
Solution X:
Concentration of
(c)
Interpretation:
Among the solutions W, X, Y, Z, the one that is closest to being a neutral solution has to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Refer part (a).
(c)
Explanation of Solution
All the given solutions can be arranged in the order or decreasing
Neutral solution has the concentration of
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