Classify each of the following compounds as a strong acid, weak acid, strong base, or weak base, and write the Ka expression for any weak species:
1. LiOH
2. HF
3. HCl
4. NH3
Ka expression: ___________

Respuesta :

Answer:

1. LiOH : strong base

2. HF : weak acid

3. HCl : strong acid

4. NH3 : weak base

Ka expression: Ka = [A- ] * [H+] / [HA]

Explanation:

The Acidity Constant:

The acid dissociation constant, Ka, (or acidity constant, or acid ionization constant) is a measure of the strength of a weak acid (which is not completely dissociated):

HA ↔ A- + H +

HA is a generic acid that dissociates into A- (the conjugate base of the acid), and the hydrogen or proton ion, H +.

The dissociation constant Ka is written as the ratio of equilibrium concentrations (in mol / L):

Ka = [A- ] * [H+] / [HA]

When we write in square brackets, we refer to the concentration of that element.