PRACTICE QUESTION

1. Pentanoic acid, C4H9COOH, is a weak acid with an acid dissociation constant,

Ka = 1.5 105 mol dm3.
(i) What is meant by the term weak in a weak acid?
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(ii) Write the expression for the Ka of C4H9COOH.

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(iii) Calculate the pH of a 0.100 mol dm3 solution of C4H9COOH.

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(iv) On the grid below sketch the change in pH during the addition of 50.0 cm3
of 0.100 mol dm3 sodium hydroxide solution to 25 cm3 of 0.100 mol dm3
pentanoic acid solution.
(4 (v) Suggest, with reasoning, a suitable indicator for the titration in (iv).
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(Total 11 marks)
 (a) Define the following terms.
(i) pH ........................................................................................ (1)

(ii) Kw...................................................................................................... (1)

(iii) Ka

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(iv) Monoprotic acid

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(v) Diprotic acid

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(b) Explain the meaning of the term strong, as applied to an acid or a base. ...
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(1)

Total marks=6

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marks=9