Sections Acid-Base Reactions Buffer Solutions Bill Vining SUNY Oneonta
Acid-Base Reactions Predict reaction for different combinations of strong and/or weak acids and bases. 1) Extent of Reaction 2) Acid-Base Properties of Products
Extent of Acid-Base Reactions
All acid-base reactions involving a strong acid or a strong base go to completion (100%) strong acid + strong base goes 100% strong acid + weak base goes 100% weak acid + strong base goes 100% weak acid + weak base extent depends on acid and base strengths Key: The stronger the base and the acid, the greater the extent of reaction.
Extent of Acid-Base Reactions weak acid + weak base reaction extent depends on relative strengths. Key: The stronger the base and the acid, the greater the extent of reaction. Acid (Ka)Base (Kb)Extent (%) HF (7.2 x )NH 3 (1.8 x )99.9 H 2 CO 3 (4.2 x )NH 3 (1.8 x )96 HCN (4.0 x )NH 3 (1.8 x )46 H 2 CO 3 (4.2 x )NH 3 (1.8 x )96 H 2 CO 3 (4.2 x )CH 3 CO 2 - (5.6 x )13 H 2 CO 3 (4.2 x )NO 2 - (2.2 x )3 HCN (4.0 x )NO 2 - (2.2 x )0.1
Determining K rxn for Acid-Base Reactions Strong acid + Strong base Full Ionic Equation: Net Ionic Equation:
Determining K rxn for Acid-Base Reactions Strong acid + Weak base Net-Ionic Equation
Determining K rxn for Acid-Base Reactions Weak acid + Strong base Net-Ionic Equation
Determining K rxn for Acid-Base Reactions Weak acid + Weak base Calculation of K
Sections 17.2 Acid-Base Buffer Solutions Bill Vining SUNY Oneonta
Acid-Base Buffer Solutions A buffer solution contains a mixture of a weak acid and a weak base, typically the conjugate base of the weak acid. The important property of a buffer solution is that it experiences a relatively small change in pH when a strong acid or a strong base is added.
How a Buffer Works When a strong acid is added to a buffer, the acid reacts with the conjugate base and is completely consumed. When a strong base is added to a buffer, the base reacts with the weak acid and is completely consumed.
How a Buffer Works CH 3 CO 2 H + NaCH 3 CO 2 Buffer If HCl is added, H 3 O + reacts with CH 3 CO 2 - If NaOH is added, OH - reacts with CH 3 CO 2 H
Identifying Buffer Solutions Key: Solution must contain a weak acid AND a weak base. Usually the acid and base are a conjugate pair M HNO M NaNO M Ba(OH) M BaCl HI M NaI 0.31 M NH 4 Br M NH 3
Predicting Buffer pH: Part 1 ICE Tables What is the pH of a buffer solution that is M NH 4 + and M NH 3 ? K a = 5.6 x NH H 2 O(l) H 3 O + (aq) + NH 3 (aq) Initial Change Equilib.
Predicting Buffer pH: Part 1 ICE Tables Solve for x and determing pH: NH H 2 O(l) H 3 O + (aq) + NH 3 (aq) –x x x
Predicting Buffer pH: Part 1 ICE Tables General relationship: Caveat: This is true only for a buffer solution. Not for a solution of just an acid or a base.
Predicting Buffer pH: Part 2 Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation Take –log of both sides: Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation
Predicting Buffer pH: Part 2 Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation What is the pH of a solution of 0.31 M NH 4 Br M NH 3 ? K a (NH 4 + ) = 5.6 x
Predicting pH change of a Buffer Solution Following Addition of a Strong Base Steps: 1. Use Henderson-Hasselbalch equation to determine initial pH 2. Assume strong base reacts completely with weak acid 3. Determine “final” concentrations after reaction 4. Use Henderson-Hasselbalch equation to determine new pH
1. Use Henderson-Hasselbalch equation to determine initial pH 2. Assume strong base reacts completely with weak acid 3. Determine “final” concentrations after reaction 4. Use Henderson-Hasselbalch equation to determine new pH What is the pH change when 16 mL of 2.5 M NaOH is added to 500. mL of a solution containing 0.32 M NH 4 Br M NH 3 ?
1. Use Henderson-Hasselbalch equation to determine initial pH 2. Assume strong base reacts completely with weak acid 3. Determine “final” concentrations after reaction 4. Use Henderson-Hasselbalch equation to determine new pH What is the pH change when 16 mL of 2.5 M NaOH is added to 500. mL of a solution containing 0.32 M NH 4 Br M NH 3 ?
Preparing Buffer Solutions: Two Methods Direct Addition or Acid-Base Reaction Steps: 1. Choose an acid-base pair with pK a near (within 1 unit) desired pH 2. Determine ratio: [weak acid]/[weak base] 3a. Preparation by Direct Addition Determine masses of acid and base to use. 3b. Preparation by Acid-Base Reaction Determine volume of solutions to use.
Preparing a Buffer by Direct Addition Prepare 250 mL of a buffer of pH = 4.32 using one of the acid-base pairs here. The concentration of the weak acid should be M.
Preparing a Buffer by Acid-Base Reaction What volume of 2.00 M NaOH solution should be added to 250. mL of acetic acid solution to create a buffer of pH 4.32?
Preparing a Buffer by Acid-Base Reaction What volume of 2.00 M NaOH solution should be added to 250. mL of acetic acid solution to create a buffer of pH 4.32?