Chapter 17

A biochemist needs 750 \(\mathrm{mL}\) of an acetic acid-sodium acetate buffer with \(\mathrm{pH} 4.50 .\) Solid sodium acetate \((\mathrm{CH}_{3}$$ \mathrm{COONa}\) and glacial acetic acid \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH}\right)\) are \right. available. Glacial acetic acid is 99\(\% \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH}\) by mass and has a density of 1.05 \(\mathrm{g} / \mathrm{mL}\) . If the buffer is to be 0.15 \(\mathrm{M}\) in \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH}\) , how many grams of \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COONa}\) and how many milliliters of glacial acetic acid must be used?

A sample of 0.2140 \(\mathrm{g}\) of an unknown monoprotic acid was dissolved in 25.0 \(\mathrm{mL}\) of water and titrated with 0.0950 \(\mathrm{M}$$ \mathrm{NaOH}\). The acid required 30.0 \(\mathrm{mL}\) of base to reach the equivalence point. (a) What is the molar mass of the acid? (b) After 15.0 \(\mathrm{mL}\) of base had been added in the titration, the pH was found to be \(6.50 .\) What is the \(K_{a}\) for the unknown acid?

A sample of 0.1687 gof an unknown monoprotic acid was dissolved in 25.0 mL. of water and titrated with 0.1150 \(\mathrm{M}\) NaOH. The acid required 15.5 \(\mathrm{mL}\) of base to reach the equivalence point. (a) What is the molar mass of the acid? (b) After 7.25 mL of base had been added in the titration, the pH was found to be \(2.85 .\) What is the \(K_{a}\) for the unknown acid?

Mathematically prove that the \(\mathrm{pH}\) at the halfway point of a titration of a weak acid with a strong base (where the volume of added base is half of that needed to reach the equivalence point) is equal to p \(K_{a}\) for the acid.

Suppose you want to do a physiological experiment that calls for a pH 6.50 buffer. You find that the organism with which you are working is not sensitive to the weak acid \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{A}\left(K_{a 1}=2 \times 10^{-2} ; K_{a 2}=5.0 \times 10^{-7}\right)\) or its sodium salts. You have available a 1.0 \(\mathrm{M}\) solution of this acid and a 1.0 \(\mathrm{M}\) solution of \(\mathrm{NaOH} .\) How much of the NaOH solution should be added to 1.0 \(\mathrm{L}\) of the acid to give a buffer at pH 6.50\(?\) (Ignore any volume change.)

How many microliters of 1.000\(M\) NaOH solution must be added to 25.00 \(\mathrm{mL}\) of a 0.1000 \(\mathrm{M}\) solution of lactic acid \(\left[\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}(\mathrm{OH}) \mathrm{COOH}\) or \(\mathrm{HC}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{O}_{3}\right]\) to produce a buffer with \(\mathrm{pH}=3.75 ?\)

Lead(II) carbonate, PbCO \(_{3},\) is one of the components of the passivating layer that forms inside lead pipes.(a) If the \(K_{s p}\) for \(\mathrm{PbCO}_{3}\) is \(7.4 \times 10^{-14}\) what is the molarity of \(\mathrm{Pb}^{2+}\) in a saturated solution of lead(II) carbonate? (b) What is the concentration in ppb of \(\mathrm{Pb}^{2+}\) ions in a saturated solution? (c) Will the solubility of \(\mathrm{PbCO}_{3}\) increase or decrease as the \(\mathrm{pH}\) is lowered? \((\boldsymbol{d} )\)The EPA threshold for acceptable levels of lead ions in water is 15 ppb. Does a saturated solution of lead(II) carbonate produce a solution that exceeds the EPA limit?

The solubility of \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\) is pH dependent. (a) Calculate the molar solubility of \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\left(K_{s p}=4.5 \times 10^{-9}\right)\) neglecting the acid-base character of the carbonate ion. (b) Use the \(K_{b}\) expression for the \(\mathrm{CO}_{3}^{2-}\) ion to determine the equilibrium constant for the reaction $$\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}(s)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l) \rightleftharpoons_{\mathrm{Ca}^{2+}(a q)+\mathrm{HCO}_{3}^{-}(a q)+\mathrm{OH}^{-}(a q)}$$ (c) If we assume that the only sources of \(\mathrm{Ca}^{2+}, \mathrm{HCO}_{3}^{-}\) and \(\mathrm{OH}^{-}\) ions are from the dissolution of \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3},\) what is the molar solubility of \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\) using the equilibrium expression from part (b)? \((\boldsymbol{d} )\)What is the molar solubility of \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\) at the pH of the ocean \((8.3) ?(\mathbf{e})\) If the \(\mathrm{pH}\) is buffered at \(7.5,\) what is the molar solubility of \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3} ?\)

Tooth enamel is composed of hydroxyapatite, whose simplest formula is \(\mathrm{Ca}_{5}\left(\mathrm{PO}_{4}\right)_{3} \mathrm{OH}\) , and whose corresponding \(K_{\mathrm{sp}}=6.8 \times 10^{-27}\) . As discussed in the Chemistry and Life box on page \(746,\) fluoride in fluorinated water or in toothpaste reacts with hydroxyapatite to form fluoroapatite, \(\mathrm{Ca}_{5}\left(\mathrm{PO}_{4}\right)_{3} \mathrm{F},\) whose \(K_{s p}=1.0 \times 10^{-60}\) (a) Write the expression for the solubility-constant for hydroxyapatite and for fluoroapatite. (b) Calculate the molar solubility of each of these compounds.

Salts containing the phosphate ion are added to municipal water supplies to prevent the corrosion oflead pipes. (a) Based on the \(\mathrm{pK}_{a}\) values for phosphoric acid \(\left(\mathrm{pK}_{a 1}=7.5 \times 10^{-3} , \right.\) \(\mathrm{p} K_{a 2}=6.2 \times 10^{-8}, \mathrm{p} K_{a 3}=4.2 \times 10^{-13} )\) what is the \(\mathrm{K}_{b}\) value for the \(\mathrm{PO}_{4}^{3-}\) ion? (b) What is the pH of a \(1 \times 10^{-3}\) \(M\) solution of \(\mathrm{Na}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}\) (you can ignore the formation of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{PO}_{4}^{-}\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4} ) ?\)

The solubility-product constant for barium permanganate, \(\mathrm{Ba}\left(\mathrm{MnO}_{4}\right)_{2},\) is \(2.5 \times 10^{-10}\) . Assume that solid \(\mathrm{Ba}\left(\mathrm{MnO}_{4}\right)_{2}\) is in equilibrium with a solution of \(\mathrm{KMnO}_{4} .\) What concentration of \(\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}\) is required to establish a concentration of \(2.0 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{M}\) for the \(\mathrm{Ba}^{2+}\) ion in solution?

The value of \(K_{s p}\) for \(\mathrm{Mg}_{3}\left(\mathrm{AsO}_{4}\right)_{2}\) is \(2.1 \times 10^{-20}\) . The \(\mathrm{AsO}_{4}^{3-}\) ion is derived from the weak acid \(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{AsO}_{4}\left(\mathrm{pK}_{a 1}=\right.\) \(2.22 ; \mathrm{p} K_{a 2}=6.98 ; \mathrm{p} K_{a 3}=11.50 )\) . (a) Calculate the molar solubility of \(\mathrm{Mg}_{3}\left(\mathrm{AsO}_{4}\right)_{2}\) in water. (b) Calculate the pH of a saturated solution of \(\mathrm{Mg}_{3}\left(\mathrm{AsO}_{4}\right)_{2}\) in water.

The solubility product for Zn (OH) \(_{2}\) is \(3.0 \times 10^{-16} .\) The formation constant for the hydroxo complex, Zn (OH) \(_{4}^{2-}\) , is 4.6 \(\times 10^{17} .\) What concentration of \(\mathrm{OH}^{-}\) is required to dissolve 0.015 mol of \(\mathrm{Zn}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) in a liter of solution?

The value of \(K_{s p}\) for \(\mathrm{Cd}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) is \(2.5 \times 10^{-14} .\) (a) What is the molar solubility of \(\mathrm{Cd}(\mathrm{OH})_{2} ?\) \((\mathbf{b} ) \)The solubility of \(\mathrm{Cd}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) can be increased through formation of the complex ion \(\mathrm{CdBr}_{4}^{2-}\left(K_{f}=5 \times 10^{3}\right) .\) If solid \(\mathrm{Cd}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) is added to a NaBr solution, what is the initial concentration of NaBr needed to increase the molar solubility of \(\mathrm{Cd}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) to \(1.0 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{mol} / \mathrm{L} ?\)

(a) Write the net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when a solution of hydrochloric acid (HCl) is mixed with a solution of sodium formate (NaCHO \(_{2} )\) . (b) Calculate the equilibrium constant for this reaction. (c) Calculate the equilibrium concentrations of \(\mathrm{Na}^{+}, \mathrm{Cl}^{-}, \mathrm{H}^{+}, \mathrm{CHO}_{2}^{-}\) and \(\mathrm{HCHO}_{2}\) when 50.0 \(\mathrm{mL}\) of 0.15 \(\mathrm{MCl}\) is mixed with 50.0 \(\mathrm{mL}\) of 0.15 \(\mathrm{MNaCHO}_{2} .\)

(a) \(\mathrm{A} .0 .1044\) -g sample of an unknown monoprotic acid requires 22.10 \(\mathrm{mL}\) of 0.0500 \(\mathrm{MNaOH}\) to reach the end point. What is the molar mass of the unknown? (b) As the acid is titrated, the pH of the solution after the addition of 11.05 \(\mathrm{mL}\) of the base is \(4.89 .\) What is the \(K_{a}\) for the acid? (c) Using Appendix D, suggest the identity of the acid.

A sample of 7.5 \(\mathrm{L}\) of \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) gas at \(22^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and 735 torr is bubbled into a 0.50 -L solution of 0.40 \(\mathrm{M}\) HCl. Assuming that all the \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) dissolves and that the volume of the solution remains \(0.50 \mathrm{L},\) calculate the \(\mathrm{pH}\) of the resulting solution.

Aspirin has the structural formula At body temperature \(\left(37^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right), K_{a}\) for aspirin equals \(3 \times 10^{-5} .\) If two aspirin tablets, each having a mass of \(325 \mathrm{mg},\) are dissolved in a full stomach whose volume is 1 \(\mathrm{L}\) and whose \(\mathrm{pH}\) is \(2,\) what percent of the aspirin is in the form of neutral molecules?

What is the \(\mathrm{pH}\) at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) of water saturated with \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) at a partial pressure of 1.10 atm? The Henry's law constant for \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is \(3.1 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{mol} / \mathrm{L}\) -atm.

Excess \(\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) is shaken with water to produce a saturated solution. The solution is filtered, and a 50.00 -mL sample titrated with HCl requires 11.23 \(\mathrm{mL}\) of 0.0983\(M \mathrm{HCl}\) to reach the end point. Calculate \(K_{s p}\) for \(\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) . Compare your result with that in Appendix D. Suggest a reason for any differences you find between your value and the one in Appendix D.

The osmotic pressure of a saturated solution of strontium sulfate at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is 21 torr. What is the solubility product of this salt at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C} ?\)

A concentration of 10–100 parts per billion (by mass) of Ag+ is an effective disinfectant in swimming pools. However, if the concentration exceeds this range, the Ag+ can cause adverse health effects. One way to maintain an appropriate concentration of Ag+ is to add a slightly soluble salt to the pool. Using \(K_{s p}\) values from Appendix \(\mathrm{D},\) calculate the the equilibrium concentration of Ag+ in parts per billion that would exist in equilibrium with (a) \(\mathrm{AgCl},(\mathbf{b}) \mathrm{AgBr},(\mathbf{c}) \mathrm{AgI}\)

Fluoridation of drinking water is employed in many places to aid in the prevention of tooth decay. Typically. the F- ion concentration is adjusted to about 1 ppm. Some water supplies are also "hard"; that is, they contain certain cations such as \(\mathrm{Ca}^{2+}\) that interfere with the action of soap. Consider a case where the concentration of \(\mathrm{Ca}^{2+}\) is 8 ppm. Could a precipitate of \(\mathrm{CaF}_{2}\) form under these conditions? (Make any necessary approximations.)

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\)) reacts with acids in foods to form carbonic acid (\(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\)), which in turn decomposes to water and carbon dioxide gas. In a cake batter, the \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)\) forms bubbles and causes the cake to rise. (a) A rule of thumb in baking is that 1\(/ 2\) teaspoon of baking soda is neutralized by one cup of sour milk. The acid component in sour milk is lactic acid, \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH (\mathrm{OH}) \)\mathrm{COOH}\( .Write the chemical equation for this neutralization reaction. (b) The density of baking soda is 2.16 \)\mathrm{g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3} .\( Calculate the concentration of lactic acid in one cup of sour milk(assuming the rule of thumb applies), in units of mol/L. (One cup \)=236.6 \mathrm{mL}=48\( teaspoons). (c) If 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda is indeed completely neutralized by the lactic acid in sour milk, calculate the volume of carbon dioxide gas that would be produced at 1 atm pressure, in an oven set to \)350^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$ .

In nonaqueous solvents, it is possible to react HF to create \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{F}^{+} .\) Which of these statements follows from this observation? (a) HF can act like a strong acid in nonaqueous solvents, (b) HF can act like a base in nonaqueous solvents,(c) HF is thermodynamically unstable, (d) There is an acid in the nonaqueous medium that is a stronger acid than HE: