Ch 14 Salt, Hydrolysis, and Buffers

Relationship btwn K_A and K_B for conjugate acid/base pairs

K_A x K_B = 1×10^-14

Relationship btwn pK_A and pK_B for conjugate acid/base pairs

pK_A + pK_B = 14

There is a(n) ____ relationship between the acidic strength of HA and the ___ strength of A^-

inverse, basic

The relationship between K_A and K_B is ___

inverse

A solution where a weak acid is added to pure water is ___

acidic

A solution where a weak base is added to pure water is ___

basic

Conjugates of strong acids/bases ___ with water

do not

Acidic Salts

salts that yield acidic solutions

For acidic salt: the ___ reacts with water as an acid

cation

Basic salts

salts that yield basic solutions

For basic salts: the ___ reacts with water as a base

anion

Neutral salts

salts that yield neutral solutions

For neutral salt: ____ reacts with water

neither ion

Ions that react with water

Cations of weak bases containing Nitrogen, anions of weak acids

Cations of weak bases have some ___ strength

acidic

Anions of weak acids have some ___ strength

basic

Ions that do not react with water

Cations from strong bases, anions from strong acids