Homework Help: Chemistry

Posted by Rachel on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 4:48pm.

A base has a Kb of 2.5 x 10–11. Which of the following statements is true?

This is a concentrated base.

This base ionizes slightly in aqueous solution.

This is a strong base.

An aqueous solution of this base would be acidic.

Chemistry - DrBob222, Friday, March 9, 2012 at 6:04pm
We don't know how concentrated the base is; the concentration is not stated in the problems.
It has a Kb of 2.5E-11; therefore, #2 is correct. #1 COULD be correct under the right conditions.

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