3. The K$_a$ for four acids are:
H$_2$CO$_3$ = 4.5 x 10$^{-7}$, HCO$_2$H =1.8 x 10$^{-4}$, H$_3$C$_6$H$_5$O$_7$ =7.1 x 10$^{-4}$, HCN =6.2 x 10$^{-10}$.
If the pH's of 0.50 mol/L solutions of these acids were measured and they were placed in order
from highest pH to lowest pH the results would be which of the following?
a. HCN, H$_3$C$_6$H$_5$O$_7$, HCO$_2$H, H$_2$CO$_3$
d. H$_3$C$_6$H$_5$O$_7$, HCO$_2$H, H$_2$CO$_3$, HCN
b. H$_2$CO$_3$, HCN, H$_3$C$_6$H$_5$O$_7$, HCO$_2$H
e. HCN, H$_2$CO$_3$, H$_3$C$_6$H$_5$O$_7$, HCO$_2$H
c. HCN, H$_2$CO$_3$, HCO$_2$H, H$_3$C$_6$H$_5$O$_7$
Explanation:
4. If the K$_a$ of a weak acid is 3.5 x 10$^9$, then the K$_b$ of its corresponding base must be which of the
following?
a. 2.9 x 10$^{-8}$
b. 6.46
c. 2.8 x 10$^{-6}$
d. 3.1 x 10$^{-7}$
e. 3.4 x 10$^{-7}$
Explanation