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Unit 12: Acids and Bases

Clicker Quiz #4

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Bigger picture skills

Can perform self-paced,
independent learning showing
evidence.
Can seek answers through
questioning and discussion with
peers.
Can employ problem solving
techniques to AP level quantitative
and qualitative questions.

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Specific Skills
Identify acids, bases, and their
conjugates
Use Ka, Kb, and Kw to calculate
[H+] and [OH-]
Calculate pH and pOH from strong
and weak acid solutions
Calculate pH and pOH from salts of
acids and bases

nit 12: Acids and Bases

#1 Which of the following will lead to an acidic

solution?
A) NH4Cl
B) Na2SO3
C) KNO2
D) RbF
E) CsNO3

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#2 Calculate the pH of a 1.3M

solution of benzoic acid. The Ka of
benzoic acid is 6.3x10-5.
(monoprotic)

Numerical Answer (correct

sig figs)

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#3 Lactic acid (HC3H5O3) is a

waste product that accumulates in
muscle tissue during exertion,
leading to pain and a feeling of
fatigue. In a 0.250 M aqueous
solution, lactic acid is 3.7%
dissociated. Calculate the value of
Numerical
Answer
Ka for
this acid.(correct

sig figs)

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#4 A pH of 2.3 was reached when

an unknown acid was added to
water. Find the [H+] in this
solution.

Numerical Answer (correct

sig figs)

nit 12: Acids and Bases

#5 A pH of 2.3 was reached when

an unknown acid was added to
water. Find the Ka value of this acid
if there was originally 1.5M of the
unknown
acid.(correct
Numerical
Answer

sig figs)

nit 12: Acids and Bases

#1 Which of the following will lead to an acidic

solution?
A) NH4Cl
B) Na2SO3
C) KNO2
D) RbF
E) CsNO3

nit 12: Acids and Bases

#2 Calculate the pH of a 1.3M

solution of benzoic acid. The Ka of
benzoic acid is 6.3x10-5.

pH = 2.04

nit 12: Acids and Bases

#3 Lactic acid (HC3H5O3) is a

waste product that accumulates in
muscle tissue during exertion,
leading to pain and a feeling of
fatigue. In a 0.250 M aqueous
solution, lactic acid is 3.7%
dissociated. Calculate the value of
-4
3.4x10
Ka for this acid.

nit 12: Acids and Bases

#4 A pH of 2.3 was reached when

an unknown acid was added to
water. Find the [H+] in this
solution.

5.0x10-3

nit 12: Acids and Bases

#5 A pH of 2.3 was reached when

an unknown acid was added to
water. Find the Ka value of this
acid if there was originally 1.5M of
the unknown
acid.
-5
1.7x10

nit 12: Acids and Bases

Instructions
Get a computer (you may work in pairs)
Go to our website
(afseapchemistry.weebly.com)
Go to Unit 12: Acids and Bases
Problem Set 3 on Buffers
While you watch VIDEO 1
Follow annotations and problem solving

VIDEO 1 to be completed by class on

Wednesday.
Clicker Quiz 12.5 Tuesday

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Essential Questions
Why do they call it a buffer
system?
What happens when you add an acid
or base to a buffer?
What are some important buffer
calculations?