Chapter 20, Problem 20.38P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given species ${\text{ClCH}}_{\text{2}}\text{COOH}\left(aq\right)$ has to be identified whether it is Bronsted Lowry acid or base in water. Also the chemical formula for the conjugate member of this species has to be shown.

Concept Introduction:

Bronsted-Lowry Acids: If a species loses a proton then it is considered as Bronsted-Lowry acids

Bronsted-Lowry Bases: If a species receives one proton, then it is considered as Bronsted-Lowry bases

If a base receives one proton, then the formed species is called as conjugate acid whereas an acid lose one proton, then the formed species is denoted as conjugate base.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given species ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}\left(aq\right)$ has to be identified whether it is Bronsted Lowry acid or base in water. Also the chemical formula for the conjugate member of this species has to be shown.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given species ${\text{ClO}}^{\text{-}}\left(aq\right)$ has to be identified whether it is Bronsted Lowry acid or base in water. Also the chemical formula for the conjugate member of this species has to be shown.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to (a).

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given species ${\text{HCOO}}^{\text{-}}\left(aq\right)$ has to be identified whether it is Bronsted Lowry acid or base in water. Also the chemical formula for the conjugate member of this species has to be shown.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to (a).

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given species ${\text{HN}}_{\text{3}}\left(aq\right)$ has to be identified whether it is Bronsted Lowry acid or base in water. Also the chemical formula for the conjugate member of this species has to be shown.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to (a).

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given species ${\text{NO}}_{\text{2}}^{-}\left(aq\right)$ has to be identified whether it is Bronsted Lowry acid or base in water. Also the chemical formula for the conjugate member of this species has to be shown.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to (a).