Weak Base Ionization Constants Flashcards

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Weak Bases

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  • 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.

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What are Amines?

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Amines are organic compounds that are weak bases.

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