Acids and Bases
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Theories of acids and bases
SubtopicTheories of acids and bases under Acids and Bases for Grade 11 IB.
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In the equilibrium , the ion is the:
A.Conjugate acid of
B.Conjugate base of
C.Conjugate acid of
D.Conjugate base of
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If a substance acts as a Brønsted-Lowry acid, it must contain at least one:
A.Oxygen atom
B.Hydrogen atom
C.Lone pair of electrons
D.Metal atom
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What is the formula of the hydronium ion?
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Which of the following is a Lewis acid but NOT a Brønsted-Lowry acid?
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The hydrogen sulfide ion () is an amphiprotic species that can participate in various acid-base equilibria in aqueous solution. Consider the two processes shown in the diagram. Which statement correctly identifies the role of in each process?
A.In Process 1, acts as a Brønsted-Lowry acid; in Process 2, it acts as a Brønsted-Lowry base.
B.In Process 1, acts as a Brønsted-Lowry base; in Process 2, it acts as a Brønsted-Lowry acid.
C.In both processes, acts as a Brønsted-Lowry base.
D.In both processes, acts as a Brønsted-Lowry acid.
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In the reaction between phosphorus trichloride () and boron tribromide (), a coordinate covalent bond is formed to create the adduct . Which statement correctly describes the species involved according to the Lewis theory of acids and bases?
A.acts as a Lewis base because the phosphorus atom donates a lone pair of electrons.
B.acts as a Lewis base because the boron atom donates a lone pair of electrons.
C.acts as a Lewis acid because it accepts a proton from the molecule.
D.acts as a Lewis acid because it donates a pair of electrons to the phosphorus atom.
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Which species acts as the Lewis acid in the reaction: ?
A.B.C.D.None of the above
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Which statement is true regarding the species ?
A.Its conjugate acid is and its conjugate base is .
B.Its conjugate acid is and its conjugate base is .
C.It is a strong Lewis acid because of the sulfur atom.
D.It is not amphiprotic because it is the anion of a strong acid.
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In the reaction , which species is the Lewis acid?
A.B.C.D.This is not an acid-base reaction.
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Considering the reaction , how can the role of be defined according to the Lewis theory?
A.As a Lewis base donating an electron pair to the carbon atom.
B.As a Lewis acid accepting an electron pair from the carbon atom.
C.As a Brønsted-Lowry acid donating a proton to .
D.As a spectator molecule.
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Properties of acids and bases
SubtopicProperties of acids and bases under Acids and Bases for Grade 11 IB.
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Which gas is evolved when a hydrogencarbonate reacts with an acid?
A.Oxygen
B.Hydrogen
C.Carbon dioxide
D.Nitrogen
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Which of the following will have the highest electrical conductivity?
A.B.C.D.Pure distilled water
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When ethanoic acid reacts with ammonia, what is the name of the salt produced?
A.Ammonium ethanoate
B.Sodium ethanoate
C.Ammonium nitrate
D.Methyl ethanoate
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What is the of a solution with ?
A.5
B.7
C.9
D.14
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The of a solution changes from to . How has the concentration changed?
A.It has increased by a factor of .
B.It has decreased by a factor of .
C.It has increased by a factor of .
D.It has decreased by a factor of .
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Which substance is used to neutralize acidic soil in agriculture?
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Which statement is true for a weak acid solution compared to a strong acid solution of the same molar concentration?
A.The weak acid solution has a higher .
B.The weak acid solution has a lower .
C.The weak acid solution is a poorer conductor of electricity.
D.The weak acid solution will neutralize more base.
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In the context of Brønsted-Lowry theory, which species is the conjugate acid of ?
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Which of the following factors does NOT affect the value of the acid dissociation constant, ?
A.Temperature
B.The nature of the solvent
C.The concentration of the acid
D.The molecular structure of the acid
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What is the of a solution prepared by mixing of with of water?
A.B.C.D.
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How many times more acidic is a solution with pH 2 than a solution with pH 4?
A.2 times
B.10 times
C.20 times
D.100 times
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Which of the following pH values represents a neutral solution?
A.pH 0
B.pH 1
C.pH 7
D.pH 14
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If , what is the hydroxide ion concentration at ?
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What is the pOH of a solution of ?
A.1
B.7
C.13
D.14
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What is the pOH of a solution with at ?
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Calculate the concentration of required to produce a solution with a pH of .
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Comparing solution A (pH 2) and solution B (pH 5), which statement is correct?
A.Solution A is times more acidic than B.
B.Solution B is times more acidic than A.
C.Solution A has times the concentration of ions as B.
D.Solution B has times the concentration of ions as A.
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A solution is made by dissolving of in of water. Given for is , the pH is closest to:
A.1.00
B.1.46
C.2.00
D.0.92
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What is the pH of a solution of at where ?
A.3.00
B.3.14
C.2.86
D.7.00
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Which combination of equal volumes of the following solutions will produce a solution with at ?
A.and
B.and
C.and
D.and
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Strong and weak acids and bases
SubtopicStrong and weak acids and bases under Acids and Bases for Grade 11 IB.
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Identify the weak acid among the following options.
A.Hydrofluoric acid ()
B.Hydrobromic acid ()
C.Hydroiodic acid ()
D.Perchloric acid ()
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Which of the following is NOT a property of strong bases like ?
A.Partial dissociation in water
B.High electrical conductivity
C.Slippery feel to the touch
D.Turns universal indicator purple
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Which of the following gases, when dissolved in water, forms a weak acid?
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A solution of a weak acid has a pH of 3. What is the pH of a solution of a strong monoprotic acid?
A.1
B.3
C.5
D.7
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Which of the following represents a conjugate acid-base pair in the reaction: ?
A.and
B.and
C.and
D.and
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Which of the following solutions will have the lowest conductivity?
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Which substance is a weak base?
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A solution of a weak acid has a pH of 4.0. If the solution is diluted to , what will be the new pH?
A.Between 4.0 and 5.0
B.Exactly 5.0
C.Between 5.0 and 6.0
D.Exactly 6.0
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Which of the following represents a conjugate acid-base pair in the reaction: ?
A.and
B.and
C.and
D.and
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What is the pH of a solution made by mixing of and of at ?
A.0.70
B.1.00
C.7.00
D.13.30
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Which natural event is a significant non-anthropogenic source of sulfur dioxide gas?
A.Plant respiration
B.Volcanic eruptions
C.Glacial melting
D.Animal migration
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What role do solid particulates in the atmosphere play in the formation of acid rain?
A.They neutralize the acids
B.They provide a surface for reactions and act as catalysts
C.They prevent the sun from reaching the ground
D.They absorb all the moisture in the air
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Which alkaline substance is often used in wet scrubbers to neutralize sulfur dioxide gas?
A.Hydrochloric acid
B.Calcium carbonate
C.Sodium sulfate
D.Nitric acid
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Which of the following is a primary nitrogen-containing pollutant formed during high-temperature combustion in engines?
A.Ammonia ()
B.Nitrogen monoxide ()
C.Ammonium nitrate ()
D.Hydrazine ()
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Atmospheric sulfur dioxide can be oxidized to sulfuric acid through several pathways. The flowchart below represents the oxidation process occurring in the aqueous phase within cloud droplets.
Which species is the most likely identity of the oxidant labeled 'X'?
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Which characteristic of sulfur dioxide makes it a major contributor to acid rain far from its original source?
A.It is extremely reactive and reacts immediately with the ground.
B.It is a gas with a relatively long atmospheric lifetime, allowing for long-range transport.
C.It is heavier than air and sinks directly into the soil near the factory.
D.It only reacts with water at very high altitudes in the stratosphere.
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Which reaction shows the neutralization of nitric acid during the liming of a lake?
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In the 'Claus Process' used to recover sulfur from , what is the balanced equation for the final step where and react over an alumina catalyst?
A.B.C.D. - 9.
What is the primary difference in the chemical composition of 'acid rain' resulting from the burning of coal versus the operation of internal combustion engines?
A.Coal combustion primarily leads to sulfuric acid, while internal combustion primarily leads to nitric acid.
B.Coal combustion leads to nitric acid, while internal combustion leads to sulfuric acid.
C.Both lead almost exclusively to sulfuric acid, but coal produces more of it.
D.Coal combustion produces only , whereas internal combustion produces and .
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Which of the following reactions is a key pathway for the production of the hydroxyl radical () in the troposphere, which then initiates the oxidation of and ?
A.followed by
B.C.D.
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Lewis acids and bases (HL)
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Calculations involving acids and bases (HL)
SubtopicCalculations involving acids and bases (HL) under Acids and Bases for Grade 11 IB.
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