Acids and Bases

To make a solution acidic, you can add an acid, such as hydrochloric acid (HCl) or sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄). These substances donate protons (H⁺ ions) to the solution, decreasing its pH and increasing its acidity. Additionally, certain acidic salts, like ammonium chloride (NH₄Cl), can also contribute to acidity when dissolved in water.

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The pKa of meloxicam is approximately 4.0. This value indicates that meloxicam is a weak acid, and it can exist in both protonated and deprotonated forms depending on the pH of the environment. At physiological pH (around 7.4), meloxicam is predominantly in its deprotonated form, which is important for its solubility and absorption in the body.

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First write down the BALANCED reaction equ'n.

KOH + HCl = KCl + H2O

We note the molar ratios are all 1:1 :: 1:1

Next using the moles rq'n

moles = [conc] x vo;(mL) / 1000

mol(HCl) = 0.198 X 10.2 / 1000

mol(HCl) = 0.0020196 moles

By ratio equaivalence above

moles(KOH) = 0.0020196 moles

Using the same equation as above.

0.0020196 = 0.152 X vol(mL) / 1000

vol(mL) = 1000 x 0.0020196 / 0.152

vol(NaOH) = 13.2868 mL. The answer!!!!!

First of all write down the BALANCED reaction equ'n.

HNO3 + NaOH = NaNO3 + H2O

We note that all the molar ratios are 1:1 :: 1:1

Next using the '(liquid) moles' equ'n.

moles = [conc'n] x volume(mL) / 1000

NB THe '1000' is used to convert litres(L) to millilitres(mL).

Hence

moles(HNO3) = 0.700 x 3500 mL / 1000

moles(HNO3) = 2.45 moles.

By corresponding molar ratios 1:1 :: 2.45 : 2.45

So you need 2.45 moles(NaOH) to neutralised.

So using the '(solid)moles equation.

moles = mass(g) /Mr

mass(g) = moles X Mr

Mr(NaOH) from atomic masses in Periodic Table.

1 X Na = 1 x 23 = 23

1 x O = 1 x 16 = 16

1 x H = 1 x 1 = 1

23 + 16 + 1 = 40

Hence substituting

mass(NaOH) = 2.45 X 40

Mass(NaOH) = 98 grams.

NB

I haver been 'lomg winded' about this, but the two moles equations above can be equated as ;-

mass(g)/Mr = [conc] X vol(mL)/1000

By algebraic rearrangement

mass(g) = Mr X [conc] X vol(mL) / 1000

Use the Equation

Moles = mass(g) / Mr (Relative molecular mass).

Algebraically rearrange

mass(g) = Moles X Mr

We have

4 moles

Mr(HNO3) is

From the atomic masses in the Periodi Table

1 x H = 1 x 1 = 1

1 x N = 1 x 14 = 14

3 x O = 3 x 16 = 48

1 + 14 + 48 = 63

Substitute in

mass(g) = 4 x 63

mass(HNO3) = 252 grams.

NB Bearing in mind that nitric acid is usually dissolved in water , the mass of 4 moles will be greater than 252 grams, in order to account for the mass of solvent(water).

To determine how many grams of nitric acid (HNO3) can be prepared, you need to know the starting materials, the reaction conditions, and the stoichiometry of the reaction involved, typically the oxidation of ammonia or the oxidation of nitrogen dioxide. If you provide specific quantities of reactants or a balanced chemical equation, I can help calculate the mass of HNO3 that can be produced. Generally, you would use the molar masses of the reactants and products for conversion.

When an acid and base are mixed, common evidence of a chemical reaction includes the formation of bubbles or gas, indicating the release of carbon dioxide if a carbonate is involved. Additionally, there may be a temperature change, often resulting in heat being released or absorbed, which can be felt as a temperature increase or decrease. A color change may also occur if an indicator is used, demonstrating a shift in pH.

A substance with a pH of 7 is considered neutral, meaning it is neither acidic nor basic. Pure water is the most common example of a substance with a pH of 7. At this pH level, the concentration of hydrogen ions (H⁺) is equal to the concentration of hydroxide ions (OH⁻). Other neutral substances can include certain saline solutions.

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Proteins are built up from amino acids, which are the building blocks of these essential biomolecules. There are 20 different amino acids that combine in various sequences to form proteins, each with a specific structure and function. The sequence and arrangement of amino acids determine a protein's unique properties and roles in biological processes, such as catalyzing reactions, providing structural support, and facilitating communication within and between cells.

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When blue litmus paper is dipped in window cleaner, it will typically remain blue. Most window cleaners are alkaline due to the presence of ammonia or other cleaning agents, which do not affect blue litmus paper. If the window cleaner were acidic, the blue litmus paper would turn red, but this is not common for standard window cleaners.

Lemon juice is acidic due to its high citric acid content, which has a pH below 7. Blue litmus paper is used to test for acidity; when it comes into contact with an acid, it changes color to red. Therefore, when lemon juice is applied to blue litmus paper, it turns red, indicating the presence of acid.

A compound that turns red litmus paper blue is sodium hydroxide (NaOH), which is a strong base. It is commonly found in soaps and detergents due to its ability to saponify fats and oils, creating cleansing agents. Sodium hydroxide's alkaline properties make it effective in removing grease and organic matter.

When 0.3 equivalents of base are added to a solution of fully protonated acetic acid, which is predominantly in its protonated form (CH₃COOH), the base will deprotonate some of the acetic acid, forming acetate ions (CH₃COO⁻). Since the pKa of acetic acid is 4.76, the addition of the base will shift the equilibrium towards the formation of acetate. The resulting solution will contain a mixture of acetic acid and acetate, leading to a buffer system that can resist pH changes. The pH of the solution will increase, but it will remain below the pKa, indicating that acetic acid is still the predominant species.

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It is a neutral salt but its aqueous solution is acidic in nature.

The total number of atoms in a molecule of sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) can be calculated by adding the atoms of each element present. H₂SO₄ contains 2 hydrogen (H) atoms, 1 sulfur (S) atom, and 4 oxygen (O) atoms. Therefore, the total number of atoms in H₂SO₄ is 2 + 1 + 4 = 7 atoms.

pH = 2.2 is VERY Acidic.

The pH range is 0 to 14.

pH from 0 to 6 is acidic

pH = 7 is neutral (water)

pH from 8 to 14 is basic.

'pH' means the' negative logarithm , to the base '10', of the hydrogen ion concentration ' .

Mathematically it is

pH = -log(10) [H^(+)]

Inverting

[H^(+)] = 10^(-pH)

So for a pH = 2.2

[H^(+)] = 10^(-2.2) = 0.0063....

Substances are described as 'Acidic' if their pH < 7

Substances are described as 'Basic' if their pH > 7

Substances with a pH = 7 are described as neutral(a chemical salt).

There is no such descriprtion as 'Acidic Basic'. They are contradictory!!!!

Common Salt is neutral in nature . It has a pH = 7.

All chemical salts are the result of neutralization of an acid ( pH < 7) , with an alkali (pH > 7)

Common Salt is sodium chloride (NaCl) It is an ionic compound consisting of a metal cation (Na^(+)), and an acid anion (Cl^(-)).

Correspondingly all chemical salts are ionic and formed of a metal cation (M^(+)) and an acidic anion (A^(-)) to form the chemical salt ' MA '.

Other examples of chemical salts are ;_

potassium chloride (KCl)

Calcium carbonate (CaCO3)

lithium nitrate (LiNO3)

aluminium phosphate (AlPO4)

copper sulphate (CuSO4)