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Ch.16 - Acid-Base Equilibria
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Capitolo 16, Problema 117a

Atmospheric CO2 levels have risen by nearly 20% over the past 40 years from 320 ppm to 400 ppm. (a) Given that the average pH of clean, unpolluted rain today is 5.4, determine the pH of unpolluted rain 40 years ago. Assume that carbonic acid 1H2CO32 formed by the reaction of CO2 and water is the only factor influencing pH. CO21g2 + H2O1l2 Δ H2CO31aq2

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Identify the chemical reaction involved: CO_2(g) + H_2O(l) \(\rightleftharpoons\) H_2CO_3(aq).
Understand that the pH of rainwater is influenced by the concentration of carbonic acid (H_2CO_3), which is formed from CO_2 and water.
Use the given information that the pH of rainwater today is 5.4, which corresponds to a certain concentration of H^+ ions.
Recognize that 40 years ago, the concentration of CO_2 was 320 ppm, compared to 400 ppm today, indicating a lower concentration of carbonic acid and thus a higher pH.
Calculate the pH 40 years ago by determining the concentration of H^+ ions from the lower concentration of carbonic acid, using the relationship between pH and H^+ concentration: pH = -\(\log\)[H^+].

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pH Scale

The pH scale measures the acidity or basicity of a solution, ranging from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral, while values below 7 indicate acidity and above 7 indicate basicity. Each unit change in pH represents a tenfold change in hydrogen ion concentration, making it crucial for understanding how changes in CO2 levels can affect rainwater acidity.
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Carbonic Acid Formation

Carbonic acid (H2CO3) is formed when carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolves in water, following the reaction CO2 + H2O ⇌ H2CO3. This weak acid dissociates in water, contributing to the acidity of rainwater. Understanding this reaction is essential for determining how increased atmospheric CO2 levels influence the pH of rain.
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Acid-Base Equilibrium

Acid-base equilibrium refers to the balance between acids and bases in a solution, which affects pH. In the context of rainwater, the equilibrium between carbonic acid and its dissociated ions (H+ and HCO3-) is influenced by the concentration of CO2. An increase in CO2 leads to more carbonic acid, thus lowering the pH and increasing acidity.
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At 50 °C, the ion-product constant for H2O has the value Kw = 5.48 * 10-14. (a) What is the pH of pure water at 50 °C? (b) Based on the change in Kw with temperature, predict whether ΔH is positive, negative, or zero for the autoionization reaction of water: 2 H2O1l2 Δ H3O+1aq2 + OH-1aq2

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Butyric acid is responsible for the foul smell of rancid butter. The pKa of butyric acid is 4.84. (b) Calculate the pH of a 0.050 M solution of butyric acid.

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