J.R. S. answered 01/07/21
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
Recall that Kw = KaKb
Kw = ionization of water = 1x10-14
Ka = Kw/Kb = 1x10-14 / 1x10-6
Ka = 1x10-8 which is less than (weaker than) 1x10-6
Elle D.
asked 01/07/21The Kb of a weak base is 1.0 x 10-6. Which of the following is true about its conjugate acid?
(A) Ka = 1.0 x 10-20, the conjugate acid is stronger than the weak base.
(B) Ka = 1.0 x 10-8, the conjugate acid is weaker than the weak base.
(C) Ka = 1.0 x 10-20, the conjugate acid is weaker than the weak base.
(D) Ka = 1.0 x 10-8, the conjugate acid is stronger than the weak base.
J.R. S. answered 01/07/21
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
Recall that Kw = KaKb
Kw = ionization of water = 1x10-14
Ka = Kw/Kb = 1x10-14 / 1x10-6
Ka = 1x10-8 which is less than (weaker than) 1x10-6
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