CH 223 – Ziegler KEY CONCEPTS
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KEY CONCEPTS Spring 08
Chapter 16 10th ed.
Class period 1 - Reading pp. 668-684 (m)
1. Given an acid-base reaction, identify the Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases and conjugate pairs.
Problem 16.17.
2. Given the formula of a Bronsted-Lowry acid or base, write the formula of its conjugate. Problem
16.15, 16.16.
3. Given any one of [H+], [OH-], pH, or pOH, calculate any of the other quantities. Problems
16.37
4. Given the [H+], [OH-], pH, or pOH of a solution, classify the solution as acidic, neutral, or
basic. Problem 16.37, again.
5. Given the concentration of a solution of strong acid or base, calculate any of [H+], [OH-], pH,
or pOH. Problems 16.43, 16.45
Class period 2 - Reading pp. 684 (b) – 697,
6. Using the Bronsted-Lowry model, write an equation to explain why a species acts as an acid.
Problem 16.19.
7. Given a weak acid, write out the dissociation equation and Ka expression. Problem 16.51 a
8. Relate Ka and pKa.
9. Relate Ka to acid strength. Problem 16.81 a, b
10. Given pH or [H+] and [HB]o, calculate Ka. Problem 16.53.
11. Given Ka and [HB]o, calculate [H+] or pH. Problem 16.57, 16.59.
12. Relate Ka and Kb. Problem 16.81c, 16.82 c
Class period 3 - Reading pp. 699 --701, and 708 (m) - 709.
13. For Bronsted-Lowry bases, substitute base concepts into:
o Key Concepts 6 and 7. Problem 16.73
o Key Concepts 8 and 9. Problem 16.82 a), b), 16.81 a), b)
o Key Concept 10. Problem 16.78
o Key Concept 11. Problem 16.76.
14. Predict whether a given salt solution is acidic, neutral, or basic. Problems 16.85, 16.86
