Acid-Base And pH (w4) Flashcards
pKa shows …
How strong an acid is
Strong acid =
Completely ionised in water
pH =
-log10[H+]
Strong base =
Completely dissociated
Kw = 1 x 10^(-14)
Kw =
[H+][OH-]
Weak acids =
Don’t completely ionise in water.
The amount of ionisation is governed by the equilibrium.
pKa?
The pH at which it is exactly half dissociated.
If pH is increased (more basic) ?
The acid will become more ionised, pH > pKa dissociated.
If pH is lowered (more acidic) ?
The acid becomes less ionised, pH < pKa undissociated.
Ratio of ionised: non-ionised forms …
A shift in pH by one unit to either side of the pKa value must change the ration by a factor of 10.
Outline an equation for a neutralisation reaction …
ACID + BASE —> SALT + WATER
What does salt hydrolysis usually effect ?
The pH of a solution
Strong acid + strong base =
Neutral salt
PH = 7
Strong acid + weak base =
Acidic salt
pH <7
Weak acid + strong base =
Basic salt
pH >7
Weak acid + Weak base =
Dependant on which one is stronger
Weak acid + weak base concepts :
- Ka cation > Kb anion = acidic solution
- Kb anion > Ka cation = basic solution
- if Ka and Kb are similar the solution is close to neutral.