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Acid-Base Concepts -- Chapter 15. 1. Arrhenius Acid-Base Concept (last semester) Acid: H + supplier Base: OH – supplier 2. Br ø nsted-Lowry Acid-Base Concept (more general) (a) Definition (H + transfer) Acid: H + donor Base: H + Acceptor
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Acid-Base Concepts -- Chapter 15 1. Arrhenius Acid-Base Concept (last semester) Acid: H+ supplier Base: OH– supplier 2. Brønsted-Lowry Acid-Base Concept (more general) (a) Definition (H+ transfer) Acid: H+ donor Base: H+ Acceptor Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs: Base Acid + H+ – H+
Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs e.g., conjugate pair NH3(g) + H2O(l) NH4+(aq) + OH–(aq) base acid acid base conjugate pair more examples: conjugate acids conjugate bases
Amphoteric Substances Molecules or ions that can function as both acids and bases (e.g. H2O itself!) e.g. the bicarbonate ion, HCO3– HCO3– + OH– --> H2O + CO32– acid base HCO3– + HCl --> H2CO3 + Cl– base acid
Autoionization of Water Water undergoes auto-ionization to a slight extent: H2O(l) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + OH–(aq) H3O+ = hydronium ion OH– = hydroxide ion or, simply, H2O(l) H+(aq) + OH–(aq) equilibrium constant: Kc = [H+][OH–]/[H2O] But, [H2O] ~ constant ~ 55.6 mol/L at 25 °C so, instead, use the “ion product” for water = Kw Kw = [H+][OH–] = 1.0 x 10-14 (at 25 °C) In pure water: [H+] = [OH–] = 1.0 x 10-7 M
The pH Scale Kw = [H+][OH–] = 1.0 x 10-14 The pH scale: pH = – log [H+] In general: pX = –log X e.g. pOH = – log [OH–] and, in reverse: [H+] = 10–pH mole/L [OH–] = 10–pOH mole/L Since Kw = [H+][OH–] = 1.0 x 10–14 pKw = pH + pOH = 14.00 Notice the sig figs! two sig figs two sig figs!
Relative Acidity of Solutions neutral solution[H+] = [OH–] = 1.0 x 10–7 M pH = pOH = 7.00 acidic solution[H+] > 10–7 (i.e. more H+ than in pure water) pH < 7.00 [OH–] < 10–7 and pOH > 7.00 e.g. if [H+] = 1.00 x 10–3 M then pH = 3.000 and pOH = 11.000 Basic solution[H+] < 10–7 (i.e. less H+ than in pure water) pH > 7.00 [OH–] > 10–7 and pOH < 7.00 e.g. if [OH–] = 1.00 x 10–3 M then pOH = 3.000 and pH = 11.000
Example Problem The water in a soil sample was found to have [OH–] equal to 1.47 x 10–9 mole/L. Determine [H+], pH, and pOH. Answer: [H+] = Kw/[OH–] = (1.00 x 10–14)/(1.47 x 10–9) = 6.80 x 10–6 pH = – log [H+] = – log (6.80 x 10–6) = 5.167 (acidic!) pOH = 14.00 – pH = 14.00 – 5.167 = 8.833 {or, pOH = – log [OH–] = – log (1.47 x 10–9) = 8.833}
Strong Acids and Bases Strong Acids (e.g. HCl, HNO3, etc) ~ 100% ionized HNO3(aq) + H2O H3O+(aq) + NO3–(aq) or, in simplified form HNO3(aq) H+(aq) + NO3–(aq) [H+] = initial M of HNO3 e.g. in a 0.050 M HNO3 solution: [H+] = 0.050 and pH = – log (0.050) = 1.30 Strong Bases (metal hydroxides) -- 100% ionized NaOH(aq) Na+(aq) + OH–(aq) [OH–] = initial M of NaOH 100% 100% Memorize! Table 15.3 p665 Table 15.7 p 682 100%
Example Problem What mass of Ba(OH)2 (171.34 g/mole) is required to prepare 250 mL of a solution with a pH of 12.50? First: Write the reaction. Ba(OH)2(aq) Ba2+(aq) + 2 OH–(aq) so, [OH–] = 2 x M of Ba(OH)2 solution (2:1 ratio) 100% Second: Determine [OH–]. pOH = 14.00 – pH = 14.00 – 12.50 = 1.50 [OH–] = 10–1.50 = 0.032 M Third: How much Ba(OH)2 is needed for that much OH–? 0.032 mol OH– 250 mL soln x = 0.0079 mol OH– 1000 mL soln 1 mole Ba(OH)2 171.34 g Ba(OH)2 x = 0.68 g Ba(OH)2 0.0079 mol OH– x 1 mol Ba(OH)2 2 mol OH–
Sample Problem (a) Determine the pH of a 1.75 M solution of HNO3. (b) Now suppose that 500.0 mL of a 1.50 M Ba(OH)2 solution is added to 1.00 L of the above HNO3 solution. Determine the pH of the resulting solution. (c) What additional volume (in mL) of 1.50 M Ba(OH)2 must be added to the mixture in part (b) to bring the pH to 7.00?
[H+][A–] Ka = [HA] Weak Acids and Bases (a) Weak Acids -- Less than 100% ionized (equilibrium !) In general: HA is a weak acid, A– is its conjugate base HA(aq) + H2O H3O+(aq) + A–(aq) or, simply, HA(aq) H+(aq) + A–(aq) Acid Dissociation Constant: Ka Relative acid strength: Weak acid: Ka < ~10–3 Moderate acid: Ka ~ 1 to 10–3 Strong acid: Ka > 1
[H+][Cl–] (x)(x) x2 3.0 x 10–8 = = = (0.25 –x) [HOCl] (0.25 –x) Example Problem Hypochlorous acid, HOCl, has a pKa of 7.52. What is the pH of an 0.25 M solution of HOCl? What is the percent ionization? First: Write equation and ICE table. HOCl(aq)⇌ H+(aq) + OCl–(aq) I C E Second: Write equilibrium expression. pKa = – log Ka, so Ka = 10–pKa = 10–7.52 = 3.0 x 10–8 Third: Solve for [H+] and pH. Since Ka is very small, assume x << 0.25 x2/(0.25) ≈ 3.0 x 10–8 x ≈ 8.7 x 10–5 (OK!) pH = –log (8.7 x 10–5) = 4.06 (solution is acidic!)
Example Problem, cont. Fourth: Determine percent ionization. • % ionization = (amount HA ionized)/(initial) x 100% = (8.7 x 10–5)/(0.25) x 100% = 0.035%
[HB+][OH–] Kb = [B] Weak Bases • (b) Weak Bases • In general: B is a weak base, HB+ is its conjugate acid • B(aq) + H2O(l) HB+(aq) + OH–(aq) Base Dissociation Constant: e.g. NH3(aq) + H2O(l) NH4+(aq) + OH–(aq) [NH4+][OH–] = 1.8 x 10–5 Kb = [NH3] pKb = -log Kb = 4.74 Note: Since OH– rather than H+ appears here, first find [OH–] or pOH, and then convert to pH Example problem: pH of 0.25 M solution of NH3? Set up conc. table as usual, solve for x = [OH–] [OH–] = 2.1 x 10–3 pOH = 2.68 pH = 11.32 (basic!)
Sample Problem The nitrite ion (NO2–) is a weak base with a pKb value of 10.85. (a) Write a balanced net ionic equation for the major equilibrium reaction that is occurring in an aqueous solution of sodium nitrite (NaNO2). (b) Calculate the pH of a 0.25 M solution of sodium nitrite (NaNO2). Clearly state and justify any assumptions that you make.
Salts of Weak Acids and Bases • A) conjugate acid-base pairs (HA and A–) • Ka: HA H+ + A– • Kb: A- + H2O HA + OH– For any conjugate acid-base pair: KaKb = Kw pKa + pKb = 14.00
Salt of a Weak Acid • (e.g. NaCN) -- basic solution • Anion acts as a weak base: • Kb: CN–(aq) + H2O(l) HCN(aq) + OH–(aq) [OH–][HCN] Kb = Kw/Ka = [CN–] e.g. Ka for HCN is 6.2 x 10–10 What is pH of a 0.50 M NaCN solution? Kb = Kw/Ka = (1.0 x 10–14)/(6.2 x 10–10) = 1.6 x 10–5 Use a concentration table based on Kb reaction above: x = [OH–] = [HCN] [CN–] = 0.50 – x ≈ 0.50 (since Kb is small) Kb = [OH–][HCN]/[CN–] ≈ x2/0.50 ≈ 1.6 x 10–5 x = [OH–] ≈ 2.8 x 10–3 pOH = 2.55 and pH = 11.45 (basic!)
Salt of a Weak Base • (e.g. NH4Cl) -- Acidic Solution • Cation acts as a weak acid: • Ka: NH4+ H+ + NH3 [H+][NH3] Ka = Kw/Kb = [NH4+] e.g. Kb for NH3 is 1.8 x 10–5 What is pH of a 0.50 M NH4Cl solution? Ka = Kw/Kb = (1.0 x 10–14)/(1.8 x 10–5) = 5.6 x 10–10 Use a concentration table based on Ka reaction above: x = [H+] = [NH3] [NH4+] = 0.50 – x ≈ 0.50 (since Ka is small) Ka = [H+][NH3]/[NH4+] ≈ x2/0.50 ≈ 5.6 x 10–10 x = [H+] ≈ 1.7 x 10–5pH = 4.77 (acidic!)
Sample Problem The pKa value for HCN is 9.21. What molar concentration of NaCN is required to make a solution with a pH of 11.75?
Polyprotic Acids e.g. diprotic acids, H2A, undergo stepwise dissociation: [HA–][H+] Ka1 = H2A HA– + H+ [H2A] [A2–][H+] Ka2 = HA– A2– + H+ [HA–] Usually, Ka1 >> Ka2 so that: The 1st equilibrium produces most of the H+ and[HA–] but the 2nd equilibrium determines [A2–]
Example Problem Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), H2C6H2O6, is an example of a diprotic acid with Ka1 = 7.9 x 10–5 and Ka2 = 1.6 x 10–12. For a 0.10 M solution of ascorbic acid, determine the pH and the concentrations of the mono anion, HC6H2O6–, and the dianion, C6H2O62–. Based on the first equilibrium: x = [H+] ≅ [HA–] and [H2A] = 0.10 – x ≅ 0.10 Ka1 = 7.9 x 10–5≅ x2 / (0.10) ∴ x ≅ 2.8 x 10–3 so pH = 2.55 Must use the 2nd equilibrium to find [A2–]: Ka2 = [A2–][H+] / [HA–] but, from above [H+] ≅ [HA–] ∴Ka2≅ [A2–] (a general result for H2A!) [A2–] ≅ 1.6 x 10–12
How to tell if it’s acidic or basic? Anions Anion that is conjugate base of a weak acid is itself a weak base. Exception: H2O!! An anion that is a conjugate base of a strong acid is pH-neutral. Anion of a polyprotic acid is amphoteric, e.g. H2PO4–. Cations Cation that is conjugate acid of a weak base is itself a weak acid. A cation that is a conjugate acid of a strong base is pH-neutral. Small, highly charged metal cations form weakly acidic solutions (not Group I or II), e.g. Al3+(aq) + 6 H2O(l) Al(H2O)63+(aq) Neutrals Weak bases: Table 15.8, p683 and Fig. 15.12, p687 Weak acids: Tables 15.4, p666, and 15.12, p687, and Fig. 15.12. Mixed Salts Salts where the cation is acidic and the anion basic form solutions where the pH depends on the relative strengths of the acid and base. weak acid
More Sample Problems 1. Write balanced chemical equations for the important equilibrium that is occurring in an aqueous solution of each of the following. (a) HClO (b) (NH4)2SO4 (c) KCl (d) NaCHO2 2. Write the appropriate equilibrium constant expressions (Ka, etc) for the above reactions. 3. Determine the pH of a 0.100 M solution of each of the above compounds. (Use equilibrium constants from the textbook as needed).
Acid Strength Increases Periodic Table Relative Strengths of Brønsted Acids • Binary Acids e.g. HCl, HBr, H2S, etc. e.g., relative acidity: HCl > H2S (across a period) HI > HBr > HCl > HF (up in a group)
A c i d S t r e n g t h I n c r e a s e s P e r i o d i c T a b l e Oxo Acids e.g. HNO3, H2SO4, H3PO4, etc. 1. for same central element, acid strength increases with # of oxygens acid strength increases HClO < HClO2 < HClO3 < HClO4 2. for different central element, but same # of oxygens acid strength increases with electronegativity e.g. H2SO4 > H2SeO4 > H2TeO4
Relative Strengths of Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs For example, HF + H2O H3O+ + F– acid base acid base • In this case, the equilibrium lies mainly on the reactant side. Therefore, “HF is a weaker acid than H3O+” • In general, weaker Brønsted acids have stronger conjugate bases. (and vice versa)
Lewis Acid-Base Concept (most general) Definition (electron pair transfer) Acid: e– pair acceptor Base: e– pair donor Lewis acids -- electron deficient molecules or cations Lewis bases -- electron rich molecules or anions. (have one or more unshared e– pairs)
Lewis Acid-Base Reactions (i.e. all non-redox reactions!) OH–(aq) + NH4+(aq) --> H2O(l) + NH3(aq) OH–(aq) + CO2(g) --> HCO3–(aq)
Yet More Sample Problems • Among the following, which is the strongest acid? HBrO3 HBrO4 H2SeO3 H2SeO4 H2TeO3 H2TeO4 • Among the following, which is the weakest acid? H2Se NH3 PH3 H2S H2O AsH3 • The conjugate base of CH3OH is ______________. 4) The conjugate acid of HF is _________. 5) Write the equation for the reaction of H2Se with AsH3, then answer the questions below. • Label the Bronsted acid, base, conjugate acid, and conjugate base. • If Kc = 0.078, label which is the strongest acid and strongest base in your equation.
And Finally… Consider the reaction of hydroxide ion with the nitrosylcation, NO2+, to form nitric acid. OH–(aq) + NO2+(aq) --> HNO3(aq) Write Lewis electron dot formulas (including formal charges and/or resonance forms if needed) for all three species in this reaction. Clearly indicate which reactant is the Lewis acid and which is the Lewis base. Use arrow(s) to illustrate the formation of any new chemical bond(s) during the reaction.