Weak Base Ionization Constants

Question 1

Weak Bases

Answer 1

• weak bases reach an equilibrium
• Ionization equation

Base(aq) + H2O(l) = BH(aq) + OH-(aq).

• Equilibrium constant expression

Keq = [BH][OH-] divided by [Base][H2O]
Keq[H2O] = [BH][OH-] divided by [Base] = Kb.
Kb is the base ionization constant.

Question 2

What are Amines?

Answer 2

Amines are organic compounds that are weak bases.