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Ch.16 - Aqueous Equilibria: Acids & Bases
McMurry - Chemistry 8th Edition
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Capitolo 16, Problema 43c

The following pictures represent solutions of three salts NaA (A- = X-, Y-, or Z-); water molecules and Na+ ions have been omitted for clarity.
Illustration of salt solutions NaA with anions HA, OH-, and A- for pKb comparison.
(c) Which A- anion has the smallest value of pKb?

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Identify the anions in each solution: HA (KC), OH- (KD), and A- (KE).
Recall that pKb is a measure of the basicity of an anion; a smaller pKb indicates a stronger base.
Observe the number of OH- ions in each solution, as they indicate the extent of the reaction A- + H2O -> HA + OH-.
Compare the concentration of OH- ions in each solution: more OH- ions suggest a stronger base and thus a smaller pKb.
Determine which solution has the most OH- ions, indicating the anion with the smallest pKb.

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pKb and Basicity

pKb is a measure of the basicity of a base in solution, representing the equilibrium constant for the reaction of the base with water to form hydroxide ions. A lower pKb value indicates a stronger base, meaning it more readily accepts protons. Understanding pKb is essential for comparing the basicity of different anions, as it directly relates to their ability to deprotonate water and generate hydroxide ions.
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