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A solution of NH4Cl hydrolyzes according to the equation. If the [NH3] in the solution after hydrolysis is 0.00000508 M, calculate the equilibrium concentration of NH4Cl.
NH4+(aq) + H2O(l) = H3O+(aq) + NH3(aq)
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The base dissociation equilibrium constant (Kb) for NH2OH is 1.10×10-8 (eq. 1).
(eq. 1): NH2OH(aq) + H2O(l) = OH-(aq) + HONH3+(aq)
Calculate the value of the equilibrium constant (Ka) for the hydrolysis of HONH3+ as shown in the reaction (eq. 2).
(eq. 2): HONH3+(aq) + H2O(l) = H3O+(aq) + NH2OH(aq)
To solve these problems, let's use the concept of equilibrium and the given equilibrium equations. We'll break down the steps for each problem.
Problem 1: Equilibrium concentration of NH4Cl after hydrolysis
Given equation: NH4+(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + NH3(aq)
Let's assume that the initial concentration of NH4Cl is x M.
After hydrolysis, some of the NH4+ will react with water to form NH3.
The balanced equation shows that 1 mol NH4Cl produces 1 mol NH3.
So, the concentration of NH3 will be equal to the concentration of NH4+, which is x M.
From the given information, [NH3] after hydrolysis is 0.00000508 M.
So, we can set up the equation:
0.00000508 M = x M
Solving for x, we find:
x ≈ 0.00000508 M
Therefore, the equilibrium concentration of NH4Cl is approximately 0.00000508 M.
Problem 2: Equilibrium constant (Ka) for the hydrolysis of HONH3+
Given equation: HONH3+(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + NH2OH(aq)
We are given the base dissociation equilibrium constant (Kb) for NH2OH as 1.10×10^-8 (eq. 1), and we need to find the equilibrium constant (Ka) for the hydrolysis of HONH3+ (eq. 2).
The equilibrium constant (Ka) for eq. 2 can be related to the Kb of eq. 1 using the following equation:
Ka × Kb = Kw
where Kw is the ion product of water (1.0×10^-14 at 25°C).
Substituting the given values:
Ka × 1.10×10^-8 = 1.0×10^-14
Solving for Ka, we find:
Ka ≈ (1.0×10^-14) / (1.10×10^-8)
Ka ≈ 9.09×10^-7
Therefore, the value of the equilibrium constant (Ka) for the hydrolysis of HONH3+ is approximately 9.09×10^-7.
To solve the first problem, we need to set up an equation using the equilibrium expression and the given information. Let's assume the equilibrium concentration of NH4Cl is x M.
The balanced equation for the hydrolysis of NH4Cl shows a 1:1 ratio between NH4+ and NH3. So, if x M of NH4+ reacts, it will produce x M of NH3.
Using the equilibrium expression, we have:
Kc = [H3O+][NH3] / [NH4+]
Substituting the given value for [NH3] as 0.00000508 M, we have:
1.10^(-13) = [H3O+][0.00000508 M] / [x M]
To solve for x, we can rearrange the equation:
x = [H3O+] * 0.00000508 M / (1.10^(-13))
Now, you need the value of [H3O+]. To find that, we need to know the pH of the solution or any additional information provided in the question. If you have the pH or any other relevant information, please let me know, and I can assist you with the calculations.
Now let's move on to the second problem:
The equilibrium constant (Kb) for the dissociation of NH2OH is given as 1.10×10^(-8).
Kb = [OH-][HONH3+] / [NH2OH]
(eq. 1) shows that when HONH3+ hydrolyzes, it forms H3O+ and NH2OH in a 1:1 ratio. So, we can assume that the equilibrium concentration of H3O+ is also x M.
Using the equilibrium expression for (eq. 2), we can write:
Ka = [H3O+][NH2OH] / [HONH3+]
We know that Kb = 1.10×10^(-8), so we can substitute these values:
Kb = [OH-][HONH3+] / [NH2OH]
Now, we can rearrange the equation to solve for Ka:
Ka = [H3O+][NH2OH] / [HONH3+]
Ka = [H3O+](1.10×10^(-8)) / x
Since we assumed that the equilibrium concentration of H3O+ is x M, we can substitute:
Ka = x * (1.10×10^(-8)) / x
The x in the numerator and denominator can be canceled out, so we are left with:
Ka = 1.10×10^(-8)
Therefore, the value of the equilibrium constant Ka for the hydrolysis of HONH3+ is 1.10×10^(-8).