Chapter 16
Some Properties of Acids
• Produce H+ (as H
3O+) ions in water (the hydronium ion is a hydrogen ion attached to a water molecule)
• Taste sour
• Corrode metals and produce H2 gas
• Electrolytes (can be both strong or weak)
• React with bases to form a salt and water
• pH is less than 7
Some Properties of Bases
• Produce OHProduce OH-- ions in water ions in water
• Taste bitter, chalkyTaste bitter, chalky
• Are electrolytes (Strong and weak)Are electrolytes (Strong and weak)
• Feel soapy, slipperyFeel soapy, slippery
• React with acids to form salts and waterReact with acids to form salts and water
• pH greater than 7pH greater than 7
Arrhenius acid is a substance that produces
H
+or
(H
3O
+-
hydronium ion
)
in waterArrhenius base is a substance that produces
OH
- in waterDefinition #1: Arrhenius
KOH
K
++
OH
-HCl
H
++ Cl
Use chemical formulas to help
identify each from Arrhenius:
1. HCl
Acid Base Salt
2. Fe(OH)
3Acid Base Salt
3. CH
3COOH Acid Base Salt
4. H
2SO
4Acid Base Salt
5. Na
2O Acid Base Salt
6. KI Acid Base Salt
Definition #2: Brønsted – Lowry
Definition #2: Brønsted – Lowry
(Most important one!)
(Most important one!)
B.L. Acid: A substance that will donate a proton (H+) to another species in solution.
HF + H2O H3O+ + F
Acid base conjugate acid conjugate base
B.L. Base: A substance that will accept a
proton (H+) from another species in a solution. NH3 + H2O NH4+ + OH
Base acid conjugate acid conjugate base
Conjugate Pairs
Conjugate Pairs
*Must be able to easily recognize pairs –
Your Turn:
Label the acid, base, conjugate acid, and
Label the acid, base, conjugate acid, and
conjugate base in each reaction:
conjugate base in each reaction:
2. CH
2. CH
33COOH + H
COOH + H
22O
O
CH
CH
33COO
COO
--+ H
+ H
33
O
O
++1. H
1. H
22CO
CO
33+ H
+ H
22O
O
HCO
HCO
33--+ H
+ H
33
O
O
++1. H
1. H
22CO
CO
33+ H
+ H
22O
O
HCO
HCO
33--+ H
+ H
33
O
O
++3. H
3. H
22O + HSO
O + HSO
44--
SO
SO
442-2-
+ H
+ H
33O
O
++3. H
3. H
22O + HSO
O + HSO
44--
SO
SO
442-2-
+ H
+ H
33O
O
++Acid Acid Acid Acid Acid Acid Acid Acid Base Base Base Base Base Base Base Base Conj. Conj. Base Base Conj. Conj. Base Base Conj. Conj. Base Base Conj. Conj. Base Base Conj. Conj. Acid Acid Conj. Conj. Acid Acid Conj. Conj. Acid Acid Conj. Conj. Acid Acid Acid Acid Acid
Acid BaseBaseBaseBase Conj.Conj. Base
Base
Conj.
Conj.
Base
Base Conj.AcidConj.Acid
Conj.
Conj.
Acid
Definition #3 – Lewis
(Not required in AP Chem)
Lewis acid
Lewis acid - a substance that - a substance that accepts an electron pair
accepts an electron pair
Lewis base
Lewis base - a substance - a substance that donates an electron
that donates an electron
pair
Formation of
Formation of
hydronium ion
hydronium ion
is also an
is also an
excellent example.
excellent example.
Lewis Acids & Bases
Lewis Acids & Bases
•
Electron pair of the new O-H bond
Electron pair of the new O-H bond
originates on the Lewis base.
Strength of Acids and Bases
1. Strong acid: completely
transfers its proton(s)
(100% dissociation).
Conjugate base is very
weak (negligible) due to
equilibrium.
2. Strong base: completely
dissociates. Conjugate
acid is very weak
Strength of Acids and Bases
1. Weak acid: partially
dissociates.
Conjugate base is
also weak.
2. Weak base: partially
dissociates.
Strong Acid Weak Acid
Can determine which direction
equilibrium lies.
CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + CH
3COO-(aq)
Reactant favored (Reverse)
HCl(g) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + Cl-(aq)
Product favored (Forward) *Use strength chart to compare (or Ka values).
Memorize Strong Acids and
Bases:
Strong Acids
HNO
3– nitric acid
HCl – hydrochloric acid
HBr – hydrobromic acid
HI – hydroiodic acid
H
2SO
4- sulfuric acid
HClO
4– perchlroic acid
Strong Bases
LiOH – lithium hydroxide NaOH – sodium hydroxide KOH – potassium hydroxide *Ca(OH)2 – calcium hydroxide *Ba(OH)2 – barium hydroxide *Sr(OH)2 – strontium hydroxide
The
The
pH scale
pH scale
is a way
is a way
of classifying
of classifying
substances as acids
substances as acids
and bases. Instead of
and bases. Instead of
using very small
using very small
numbers, we use a
numbers, we use a
logarithmic scale
logarithmic scale
based on Molarity of
based on Molarity of
the H
the H
++(or OH
(or OH
--) ion.
) ion.
Under 7 = acid
Under 7 = acid
7 = neutral
7 = neutral
Over 7 = base
Over 7 = base
pH Equations
*Remember that these (used by themselves) are for strong acid or base ONLY!
• For Acids:
pH= -log [H+]
[H+] = 10 –pH
• For Bases:
pOH = -log [OH-]
[OH-] = 10 –pOH
• To Convert scales:
pH + pOH = 14 Kw = [H+][OH-]
*Kw = 1 x 10-14
Reminders: [ ] means concentration measured in molarity (M).
Pay attention to given info (acid or base?)
*Only used ALONE for STRONG acids or
Autoionization of Water (Equilibrium)
Autoionization of Water (Equilibrium)
• HH22O can function as O can function as bothboth an ACID and a BASE an ACID and a BASE
• In pure water there can beIn pure water there can be AUTOIONIZATION,AUTOIONIZATION, • There will be equal amounts of [HThere will be equal amounts of [ 3O+] and [OHand -]
Equilibrium constant for water = K
Equilibrium constant for water = K
wwK
K
ww= [H
= [H
33O
O
++] [OH
] [OH
--] =
] =
1.00 x 10
1.00 x 10
-14-14at 25
at 25
ooC
C
2 H2O(l) <--> H3O+(aq) + OH-(aq)
*When writing the equilibrium
More About Water
More About Water
K
Kw w called called Ion-Product ConstantIon-Product Constant
K
Kww = [H = [H33OO++] [OH] [OH--] = 1.00 x 10] = 1.00 x 10-14-14 at 25 at 25 ooCC
In a neutral solution [H
In a neutral solution [H33OO++] = [OH] = [OH--]]
and so [H
Calculate:
Calculate the concentration of H
+(aq)
from a
solution in which [OH
-] = 0.010
M
. Predict
whether this solution is an acid or base.
*Reminder:
K
K
ww= [H
= [H
33O
O
++] [OH
] [OH
--]
]
1.0 x 10
1.0 x 10
-12-12M
M
Basic [OH
Calculating the pH
pH = - log [H+]
(Remember that the [ ] mean Molarity)
1. What is the pH of a solution If [H+] = 1 X 10-10 M?
pH = - log 1 X 10-10
pH = - (- 10) pH = 10
2. What is the pH of a solution if [H+] = 1.8 X 10-5 M?
pH = - log 1.8 X 10-5
pH calculations – Solving for [H
pH calculations – Solving for [H
++]
]
pH calculations – Solving for [H
pH calculations – Solving for [H
++]
]
3.
3.
If the pH of a sample of soda is 3.12,
If the pH of a sample of soda is 3.12,
what is the [H
what is the [H
++]?
]?
10
10
-pH -pH=
=
[H
[H
++]
]
[H
[H
++] = 10
] = 10
-3.12-3.12= 7.6 x 10
= 7.6 x 10
-4-4M
M
**You can use the antilog button on your calculator, You can use the antilog button on your calculator, usually “Shift” or “2
usually “Shift” or “2nd nd function” and then the log function” and then the log
button
Calculating the pOH
•
Since acids and bases are opposites,
Since acids and bases are opposites,
pH and pOH are opposites!
pH and pOH are opposites!
•
pOH does not really exist, but it is
pOH does not really exist, but it is
useful for changing bases to pH.
useful for changing bases to pH.
•
pOH looks at the perspective of a base
pOH looks at the perspective of a base
pOH = - log [OH
pOH = - log [OH
--] and [OH-] = 10
] and [OH-] = 10
-pOH-pOH•
Since pH and pOH are on opposite
Since pH and pOH are on opposite
ends
ends
Calculating the pOH
pOH = - log [OH-]
(Same equation as pH, just with base information)
4.
What is the pOH of a 0.10 M NaOH
What is the pOH of a 0.10 M NaOH
solution?
solution?
pOH = - log 0.1 pOH = - (- 1) pOH = 1
5. What is the pH of the solution above?
pH + pOH = 14
Multiple ways to solve
Multiple ways to solve
6.
6.
What is the pH of a solution if [OH-] = 0.0010
What is the pH of a solution if [OH-] = 0.0010
M?
M?
pOH = - log [0.0010]
pOH = - log [0.0010]
pOH = 3
pOH = 3
pH = 14 – 3 = 11
pH = 14 – 3 = 11
OR
OR
K
K
ww= [H
= [H
33O
O
++] [OH
] [OH
--]
]
[H
[H
3O
O
++] = 1.0 x 10
] = 1.0 x 10
-11-11M
M
AP Sample Question
At 25°C, aqueous solutions with a pH of 8 have a hydroxide ion concentration, [OH-], of
A. 1 x 10-14 M
B. 1 x 10-8 M
C. 1 x 10-6 M
D. 1 M
AP Sample Question
Which of the following statements about
the pH of 0.010M HClO
4is correct?
A
. pH=2.00, because [H+]=1.0×10
−2M.
B.
pH=2.00, because [H+]=2.0×10
−2M.
C.
pH>2.00, because HClO
4is a strong acid.
AP Sample Question
Which of the following is a weak acid in aqueous solution?
A. HCl
B. HClO4
C. HNO3
D. H2S
Equilibria Involving
Equilibria Involving
Weak Acids and Bases
Weak Acids and Bases
Consider acetic acid, CH
Consider acetic acid, CH33COOH (HOAc)COOH (HOAc)
CH
CH33COOH + HCOOH + H22O O ↔↔ H H33OO++ + CH + CH 3
3COO COO -
AcidAcid Conj. base Conj. base
• (K is designated K(K is designated Kaa for ACID and K for ACID and Kbb for BASE) for BASE)
• K gives the ratio of ions (split up) to molecules K gives the ratio of ions (split up) to molecules
(don
(don’’t split up) – just like Kt split up) – just like Keqeq from the equilibrium from the equilibrium
constant
Ionization Constants for Acids/Bases
Ionization Constants for Acids/Bases
Acids
Acids ConjugateConjugate
Bases
Bases
Increase strength
Equilibrium Constants
Equilibrium Constants
for Weak Acids: in general:
for Weak Acids: in general:
Equilibrium Constants
Equilibrium Constants
for Weak Acids: in general:
for Weak Acids: in general:
Weak acid has K
Weak acid has K
aa< 1
< 1
Leads to small [H
Example: Equilibria Involving A
Example: Equilibria Involving A
Weak Acid
Weak Acid
Example: Equilibria Involving A
Example: Equilibria Involving A
Weak Acid
Weak Acid
You have 1.00 M
You have 1.00 M
CHCH33COOHCOOH. Calculate the
. Calculate the
equilibrium conc. of
equilibrium conc. of
CHCH33COOHCOOH, H
, H
33O
O
++,
,
CHCH3
3COO COO --
,
,
and the pH. The K
and the pH. The K
aa= 1.8 x 10
= 1.8 x 10
-5-5.
.
Step 1.
Step 1.
Define equilibrium conc. in ICE box
Define equilibrium conc. in ICE box
CH
CH33COOH + HCOOH + H22O O ↔↔ H H33OO++ + CH + CH 3
3COO COO -
[HOAc]
[HOAc]
↔↔[H
[H
33O
O
++] + [OAc
] + [OAc
--]
]
initial
initial
change
change
equilib
equilib
1.001.00 0 0 00 1.00
1.00 0 0 00 -x
-x +x +x +x+x -x
-x +x +x +x+x
1.00-x
1.00-x xx xx
1.00-x
Step 2
Step 2
.
.
Write K
Write K
aaexpression
expression
You have 1.00 M HOAc. Calc. the equilibrium concs.
You have 1.00 M HOAc. Calc. the equilibrium concs.
of HOAc, H
of HOAc, H33OO++, OAc, OAc--, and the pH., and the pH.
This is a quadratic. Solve using quadratic
This is a quadratic. Solve using quadratic
formula.
formula.
or you can make an approximation if x is very
or you can make an approximation if x is very
small! (Rule of thumb: 10
small! (Rule of thumb: 10-5-5 or smaller is ok) or smaller is ok)
or you can make an approximation if x is very
or you can make an approximation if x is very
small! (Rule of thumb: 10
small! (Rule of thumb: 10-5-5 or smaller is ok) or smaller is ok)
Equilibria Involving A Weak Acid
Equilibria Involving A Weak Acid
Equilibria Involving A Weak Acid
Equilibria Involving A Weak Acid
Equilibria Involving A Weak Acid
Equilibria Involving A Weak Acid
Equilibria Involving A Weak Acid
Step 3
Step 3
.
.
Solve K
Solve K
aaexpression
expression
You have 1.00 M HOAc. Calc. the equilibrium concs.
You have 1.00 M HOAc. Calc. the equilibrium concs.
of HOAc, H
of HOAc, H33OO++, OAc, OAc--, and the pH., and the pH.
First assume x is very small because
First assume x is very small because
K
Kaa is so small. is so small.
Now we can more easily solve this
Now we can more easily solve this
approximate expression.
Step 3
Step 3
.
.
Solve K
Solve K
aaapproximate
approximate
expression
expression
You have 1.00 M HOAc. Calc. the equilibrium concs.
You have 1.00 M HOAc. Calc. the equilibrium concs.
of HOAc, H
of HOAc, H33OO++, OAc, OAc--, and the pH., and the pH.
x =
x = [ [HH33OO++] = [] = [OAcOAc--] = 4.2 x 10] = 4.2 x 10-3-3 M M
pH = - log [
pH = - log [HH33OO++] = -log (4.2 x 10] = -log (4.2 x 10-3-3) =) = 2.37 2.37
Equilibria Involving A Weak Acid
Equilibria Involving A Weak Acid
Equilibria Involving A Weak Acid
Now you try:
Now you try:
Now you try:
Now you try:
Calculate the pH of a 0.20
Calculate the pH of a 0.20 MM solution of HCN. solution of HCN. The K
The Kaa value of HCN is: K value of HCN is: Kaa = 4.9 x 10 = 4.9 x 10-10-10..
HCN + H
HCN + H22O O ↔↔ CN CN-- + H + H 3
3OO++ Approximate solution
Approximate solution
Equilibrium Constants
Equilibrium Constants
for Weak Bases: in general:
for Weak Bases: in general:
Equilibrium Constants
Equilibrium Constants
for Weak Bases: in general:
for Weak Bases: in general:
Weak base has K
Weak base has K
bb< 1
< 1
Leads to small [OH
Eample: Equilibria Involving A
Eample: Equilibria Involving A
Weak Base
Weak Base
You have 0.010 M NH
You have 0.010 M NH33. Calculate the pH. . Calculate the pH. K
Kbb = 1.8 x 10 = 1.8 x 10-5-5
NH
NH33 + H + H22O O ↔ ↔ NHNH44++ + OH + OH-
-Step 1.
Step 1. Define equilibrium conc. in ICE box.Define equilibrium conc. in ICE box.
[NH[NH33] ] ↔↔ [NH [NH44++] + [OH] + [OH--]]
initial
initial
change
change
equilib
equilib
0.0100.010 00 00
0.010
0.010 00 00
-x
-x +x+x +x+x
-x
-x +x+x +x+x
0.010 - x
0.010 - x x x xx
0.010 - x
Equilibria Involving A Weak Base
Equilibria Involving A Weak Base
You have 0.010 M NH
You have 0.010 M NH33. Calc. the pH.. Calc. the pH. NH
NH33 + H + H22O O NH NH44++ + OH + OH- -K
Kbb = 1.8 x 10 = 1.8 x 10-5-5 Step 2
Step 2.. Solve the equilibrium expressionSolve the equilibrium expression
Assume x is small, so
Assume x is small, so
x = [OH
x = [OH--] = [NH] = [NH 4
4++] = 4.2 x 10] = 4.2 x 10-4-4 M M
and [NH
and [NH33] = 0.010 - 4.2 x 10] = 0.010 - 4.2 x 10-4-4 ≈ 0.010 M ≈ 0.010 M The approximation is valid
Equilibria Involving A Weak Base
Equilibria Involving A Weak Base
You have 0.010 M NH
You have 0.010 M NH
33. Calc. the pH.
. Calc. the pH.
NH
NH
33+ H
+ H
22O
O
NH
NH
44+++ OH
+ OH
--K
K
bb= 1.8 x 10
= 1.8 x 10
-5-5Step 3.
Step 3.
Calculate pH
Calculate pH
[OH
[OH
--] = 4.2 x 10
] = 4.2 x 10
-4-4M
M
so pOH = - log [OH
so pOH = - log [OH
--] = 3.37
] = 3.37
Because pH + pOH = 14,
Because pH + pOH = 14,
pH = 10.63
What else can I solve for?
A student prepared a 0.10 M solution of
formic acid, (HCOOH) and found its pH at
25°C to be 2.38. Calculate the K
aof formic
acid.
You Try:
A 0.020
M
solution of niacin, one of the B
vitamins, has a pH of 3.26. What is its acid
dissociation constant?
AP Sample Question
At 25°C, aqueous solutions with a pH of 8 have a hydroxide ion concentration, [OH-], of
A. 1 x 10-14 M
B. 1 x 10-8 M
C. 1 x 10-6 M
AP Sample Question
Caffeine (C8H10N4O2) is a weak base with a Kb value of 4 x 10-4. The pH of a 0.01 M solution of caffeine
is in the range of
Frequently Missed Q’s:
13 15 24 23 4
MC Scores:
Polyprotic Acids?
Monoprotic
acids:
CH3COOH H+ + CH3COO- Ka
Diprotic
acids:
H
2SO
4
H
++ HSO
4-HSO
4-
H
++ SO
42-
K
aTriprotic
acids:
H
3PO
4
H
++ H
2
PO
4-K
a1H
2PO
4-
H
++ HPO
42-
K
a2
HPO
42-
H
++ PO
43-K
a3Polyprotic acids and pH?
The solubility of CO
2in water at 25°C and 0.1
atm is 0.0037
M
. The common practice is to
assume that all the dissolved CO
2is in the form
of carbonic acid (H
2CO
3), which is produced:
CO
2(aq)
+ H
2O
(l)
↔
↔
H
2CO
3(aq).
K
K
a1a1= 4.3 x 10
= 4.3 x 10
-7-7and K
and K
a2a2
= 5.6 x 10
= 5.6 x 10
-11-11What is the pH of 0.0037
What is the pH of 0.0037
M
M
solution of
solution of
H
H
22CO
CO
33? What is the [CO
? What is the [CO
332-2-]?
]?
Ionization Constants of Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs If you know Ka but need a Kb value:
HA (aq) H+ (aq) + A- (aq)
A- (aq) + H
2O (l) OH- (aq) + HA (aq)
Ka
Kb
H2O (l) H+ (aq) + OH- (aq) K
w
KaKb = Kw
Weak Acid and Its Conjugate Base
Ka = Kw
Kb Kb =
Find the K
avalue?
Ammonia is a weak base, and is written in the
hydrolysis equation below:
NH
NH
33+ H
+ H
22O
O
↔
↔
NH
NH
44+++ OH
+ OH
- -K
K
bb
= 1.8 x 10
= 1.8 x 10
-5-5Write this equation to represent an acid dissociation.
Write this equation to represent an acid dissociation.
Calculate the corresponding acid dissociation
Calculate the corresponding acid dissociation
constant.
constant.
K
Molecular Structure and Acid Strength
Z O H Z O- + H+
- +
The O-H bond will be more polar and easier to break if: • Z is very electronegative or
Molecular Structure and Acid Strength
1. Oxoacids having different central atoms (Z) that are from the same group and that have the same oxidation number.
Acid strength increases with increasing electronegativity of Z
H O Cl O O •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••
H O Br O O •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••
Cl is more electronegative than Br
Molecular Structure and Acid Strength
2. Oxoacids having the same central atom (Z) but different numbers of attached groups.
Acid strength increases as the oxidation number of Z increases.
Molecular Structure and Acid Strength
3. Small molecular diatomic acids.
Acid strength increases with DECREASING electronegativity of Z
Cl is more electronegative than I,therefore:
Each particle diagram shown is a representation of an aqueous solution of one of the acids listed in the table. The molarity of the acids in the solutions is the same. Based on the information,
which particle diagram best corresponds HIO?
The table above
provides the chemical structures for weak bases and their
ionization
constants, Kb. Based on the data, which of the following provides the best reason for the
trend in base strengths?
The different
Anion
Ending Acid Name
-ide
hydro
-
(stem)
-
ic acid
-ate
(stem)
-
ic acid
-ite
(stem)
-
ous acid
Quick Acid Nomenclature
No Oxygen
No Oxygen
w/Oxygen
w/Oxygen
An easy way to remember which goes with which…
An easy way to remember which goes with which…
“
Examples:
Name the following acids:
Nitric acid
Sulfuric Acid
Hydrofluoric Acid
Nitrous Acid
HNO3
H2SO4
HF
percent ionization = Ionized acid concentration at equilibrium
Initial concentration of acid x 100%
For a monoprotic acid HA
Percent ionization = [H
+]
Percent Ionization Trend
• % ionization INCREASES with DECREASING acid concentration
• % ionization
DECREASES with INCREASING acid concentration
Calculate % ionization:
Calculate the percent ionization of a 0.020 M
solution of niacin. K
a= 1.5 x 10
-5You Try:
If a solution of 0.10 M formic acid, (HCOOH)
is 4.2% ionized, calculate the value of K
aand
find the pH of this solution.
AP Sample Question
HCOOH
(aq)
+ H
2O
(l)
HCOO
-(aq)
+ H
3
O
+(aq)
The ionization of HCOOH in water is represented by
the equation above. In a 0.020 M HCOOH
(aq)
solution, the percent ionization of HCOOH is 9.5%.
Calculate the value of
K
afor HCOOH.