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Chapter 19
Ionic Equilibria in Aqueous Systems

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Ionic Equilibria in Aqueous Systems

19.1 Equilibria of Acid-Base Buffer Systems

19.2 Acid-Base Titration Curves

19.3 Equilibria of Slightly Soluble Ionic Compounds

19.4 Equilibria Involving Complex Ions

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Figure19.1

The effect of addition of acid or base to

acid added
Figure19.2

an unbuffered solution

acid added

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base added

or a buffered solution

base added

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Table 19.1
The Effect of Added Acetate Ion on the Dissociation of Acetic Acid
[CH3COOH]initial

[CH3COO-]added

pH

0.10

0.00

1.3

2.89

0.10

0.050

0.036

4.44

0.10

0.10

0.018

4.74

0.10

0.15

0.012

4.92

* % Dissociation =

[CH3COOH]dissoc
[CH3COOH]initial

19-4

% Dissociation*

x 100

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Figure19.3

How a buffer works.

Buffer after addition of H3O+

Buffer with equal


concentrations of
conjugate base and acid

H3O+

H2O + CH3COOH

19-5

H3O+ + CH3COO-

Buffer after addition of OH-

OH-

CH3COOH + OH-

H2O + CH3COO-

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Sample Problem 19.1


PROBLEM:

Calculating the Effect of Added H3O+ or OHon Buffer pH


Calculate the pH:

(a) of a buffer solution consisting of 0.50M CH3COOH and 0.50M CH3COONa


(b) after adding 0.020mol of solid NaOH to 1.0L of the buffer solution in part (a)
(c) after adding 0.020mol of HCl to 1.0L of the buffer solution in part (a)
Ka of CH3COOH = 1.8x10-5. (Assume the additions cause negligible volume
changes.
PLAN: We know Ka and can find initial concentrations of conjugate acid and
base. Make assumptions about the amount of acid dissociating relative to its
initial concentration. Proceed step-wise through changes in the system.
SOLUTION: (a)
Concentration (M)
Initial
Change
Equilibrium

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CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l)

CH3COO-(aq) + H3O+(aq)

0.50
-x

0.50
+x

0
+x

0.50-x

0.50 +x

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Sample Problem 19.1

Calculating the Effect of Added H3O+ and OHon Buffer pH

continued (2 of 4)
[H3O+] = x
Ka =

[CH3COOH]equil 0.50M

[H3O+][CH3COO-]
[CH3COOH]

Check the assumption:


(b)

[OH-]added =

Concentration (M)
Before addition
Addition
After addition

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[H3O+] = x = Ka

[CH3COO-]initial 0.50M
[CH3COOH]
[CH3COO ]
-

= 1.8x10-5M

1.8x10-5/0.50 X 100 = 3.6x10-3 %

0.020 mol
1.0L soln

= 0.020M NaOH

CH3COOH(aq) + OH-(aq)
0.50
0.48

0.020
0

CH3COO-(aq) + H2O (l)


0.50
0.52

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Sample Problem 19.1

Calculating the Effect of Added H3O+ and OHon Buffer pH

continued (3 of 4)
Concentration (M)

Set up a reaction table with the new values.

CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l)

Initial
Change
Equilibrium
[H3O+] = 1.8x10-5
(c)

[H3O+]added =

0.48

CH3COO-(aq) + H3O+(aq)

0.48
-x

0.52
+x

0
+x

0.48 -x

0.52 +x

= 1.7x10-5

0.52
0.020 mol
1.0L soln

pH = 4.77

= 0.020M H3O+

Concentration (M) CH3COO-(aq) + H3O+(aq)


Before addition
Addition
After addition

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CH3COOH(aq) + H2O (l)

0.50
-

0.020

0.50
-

0.48

0.52

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Sample Problem 19.1


continued (4 of 4)
Concentration (M)

Equilibrium

19-9

Set up a reaction table with the new values.

CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l)

Initial
Change

[H3O+] = 1.8x10-5

Calculating the Effect of Added H3O+ and OHon Buffer pH

0.52
0.48

CH3COO-(aq) + H3O+(aq)

0.52
-x

0.48
+x

0
+x

0.52 -x

0.48 +x

= 2.0x10-5

pH = 4.70

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The Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation


HA + H2O
Ka =

H3O+ + A[H3O+] [A-]


[HA]

[H3O+] =

Ka [HA]
[A-]

- log[H3O+] = - log Ka + log

pH = pKa + log

19-10

[A-]
[HA]

[base]
[acid]

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Buffer Capacity and Buffer Range


Buffer capacity is the ability to resist pH change.
The more concentrated the components of a buffer, the greater
the buffer capacity.
The pH of a buffer is distinct from its buffer capacity.
A buffer has the highest capacity when the component
concentrations are equal.

Buffer range is the pH range over which the buffer acts effectively.
Buffers have a usable range within 1 pH unit of the pKa of
its acid component.

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Figure19.4

19-12

The relation between buffer capacity and pH change.

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Preparing a Buffer

1. Choose the conjugate acid-base pair.

2. Calculate the ratio of buffer component concentrations.

3. Determine the buffer concentration.

4. Mix the solution and adjust the pH.

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Sample Problem 19.2


PROBLEM:

Preparing a Buffer

An environmental chemist needs a carbonate buffer of pH 10.00


to study the effects of the acid rain on limsetone-rich soils. How
many grams of Na2CO3 must she add to 1.5L of freshly prepared
0.20M NaHCO3 to make the buffer? Ka of HCO3- is 4.7x10-11.

PLAN:

We know the Ka and the conjugate acid-base pair. Convert pH to


[H3O+], find the number of moles of carbonate and convert to mass.
SOLUTION:
[CO32-][H3O+]
HCO3-(aq) + H2O(l)
CO32-(aq) + H3O+(aq) Ka =
[HCO3-]
pH = 10.00; [H3O+] = 1.0x10-10

4.7x10-11 =

[CO32-](0.20)
1.0x10-10

moles of Na2CO3 = (1.5L)(0.094mols/L) = 0.14


0.14 moles

19-14

105.99g
mol

= 15 g Na2CO3

[CO32-] = 0.094M

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Figure19.5

Colors and approximate pH range of some


common acid-base indicators.
pH

19-15

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Figure19.6 The color change of the indicator bromthymol blue.

basic

acidic

19-16

change occurs
over ~2pH units

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Figure19.7

19-17

Curve for a strong acid-strong base


titration.

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Figure19.8

Titration of 40.00mL of 0.1000M HPr


with 0.1000M NaOH

Curve for a
weak acidstrong base
titration.

pKa of HPr =
4.89

pH = 8.80 at
equivalence point
[HPr] = [Pr-]

19-18

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Sample Problem 19.3

Calculating the pH During a Weak AcidStrong Base Titration

PROBLEM:

Calculate the pH during the titration of 40.00 mL of 0.1000M


propanoic acid (HPr; Ka = 1.3x10-5) after adding the following
volumes of 0.1000M NaOH:
(a) 0.00mL
(b) 30.00mL (c) 40.00mL (d) 50.00mL
PLAN: The amounts of HPr and Pr- will be changing during the titration.
Remember to adjust the total volume of solution after each addition.
SOLUTION: (a) Find the starting pH using the methods of Chapter 18.
Ka = [Pr-][H3O+]/[HPr]

[Pr-] = x = [H3O+]

x (1.3x105)(0.10)
(b)

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[Pr-] = x = [H3O+]

x = 1.1x10-3 ; pH = 2.96

Amount (mol)

HPr(aq) + OH-(aq)

Before addition
Addition

0.04000
0.03000

After addition

0.01000

Pr-(aq) + H2O (l)


0
0.03000

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Sample Problem 19.3

Calculating the pH During a Weak AcidStrong Base Titration

continued
[H3O+] = 1.3x10-5

0.001000 mol
0.003000 mol

= 4.3x10-6M

pH = 5.37

(c) When 40.00mL of NaOH are added, all of the HPr will be reacted and the [Pr -]
will be
(0.004000 mol)
= 0.05000M
(0.004000L) + (0.004000L)
Ka x Kb = Kw
[H3O+] = Kw /

Kb = Kw/Ka = 1.0x10-14/1.3x10-5 = 7.7x10-10


K bx[Pr=] 1.6x10-9M

pH = 8.80

(d) 50.00mL of NaOH will produce an excess of OH-.


mol XS base = (0.1000M)(0.05000L - 0.04000L) = 0.00100mol
[H3O+] = 1.0x10-14/0.01111 = 9.0x10-11M
pH = 12.05

19-20

M = (0.00100)
(0.0900L)
M = 0.01111

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Figure19.9

Titration of 40.00mL of 0.1000M NH3


with 0.1000M HCl

pKa of NH4+ =
9.25

Curve for a
weak basestrong acid
titration.

19-21

pH = 5.27 at
equivalence
point

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Ion-Product Expression (Qsp)


and Solubility Product Constant (Ksp)
For the hypothetical compound, MpXq

At equilibrium

19-22

Qsp = [Mn+]p [Xz-]q = Ksp

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Sample Problem 19.4

Writing Ion-Product Expressions for Slightly


Soluble Ionic Compounds

PROBLEM: Write the ion-product expression for each of the following:


(a) Magnesium carbonate
(c) Calcium phosphate

(b) Iron (II) hydroxide


(d) Silver sulfide

PLAN: Write an equation which describes a saturated solution. Take


note of the sulfide ion produced in part (d).
SOLUTION:
(a) MgCO3(s)

Mg2+(aq) + CO32-(aq)

(b) Fe(OH)2(s)

Fe2+(aq) + 2OH- (aq)

(c) Ca3(PO4)2(s)
(d) Ag2S(s)

3Ca2+(aq) + 2PO43-(aq)

Ksp = [Fe2+][OH-] 2
Ksp = [Ca2+]3[PO43-]2

2Ag+(aq) + S2-(aq)

S2-(aq) + H2O(l)
Ag2S(s) + H2O(l)

19-23

Ksp = [Mg2+][CO32-]

HS-(aq) + OH-(aq)

Ksp = [Ag+]2[HS-][OH-]

2Ag+(aq) + HS-(aq) + OH-(aq)

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Table 19.2 Solubility-Product Constants (Ksp) of Selected Ionic


Compounds at 250C
Name, Formula

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Ksp

Aluminum hydroxide, Al(OH)3

3 x 10-34

Cobalt (II) carbonate, CoCO3

1.0 x 10-10

Iron (II) hydroxide, Fe(OH)2

4.1 x 10-15

Lead (II) fluoride, PbF2

3.6 x 10-8

Lead (II) sulfate, PbSO4

1.6 x 10-8

Mercury (I) iodide, Hg2I2

4.7 x 10-29

Silver sulfide, Ag2S

8 x 10-48

Zinc iodate, Zn(IO3)2

3.9 x 10-6

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Sample Problem 19.5

Determining Ksp from Solubility

PROBLEM: (a) Lead (II) sulfate is a key component in lead-acid car batteries.
Its solubility in water at 250C is 4.25x10-3g/100mL solution. What is
the Ksp of PbSO4?
(b) When lead (II) fluoride (PbF2) is shaken with pure water at 250C,
the solubility is found to be 0.64g/L. Calculate the Ksp of PbF2.
PLAN:

Write the dissolution equation; find moles of dissociated ions;


convert solubility to M and substitute values into solubility product
constant expression.

SOLUTION: (a) PbSO4(s)

Pb2+(aq) + SO42-(aq)

4.25x10-3g

1000mL

mol PbSO4

100mL soln

303.3g PbSO4

Ksp = [Pb2+][SO42-] = (1.40x10-4)2 =

19-25

Ksp = [Pb2+][SO42-]

= 1.40x10-4M PbSO4

1.96x10-8

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Sample Problem 19.5

Determining Ksp from Solubility

continued
(b) PbF2(s)
0.64g
L soln

Pb2+(aq) + 2F-(aq)
mol PbF2

245.2g PbF2

= 2.6x10-3 M

Ksp = (2.6x10-3)(5.2x10-3)2 =

19-26

7.0x10-8

Ksp = [Pb2+][F-]2

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Sample Problem 19.6

Determining Solubility from Ksp

PROBLEM: Calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) is a major component of mortar,


plaster, and cement, and solutions of Ca(OH)2 are used in
industry as a cheap, strong base. Calculate the solubility of
Ca(OH)2 in water if the Ksp is 6.5x10-6.
PLAN:

Write out a dissociation equation and Ksp expression; Find the molar
solubility (S) using a table.

SOLUTION:

Ca(OH)2(s)

Concentration (M)

Ca2+(aq) + 2OH-(aq)
Ca(OH)2(s)

Ksp = [Ca2+][OH-]2

Ca2+(aq) + 2OH-(aq)

Initial

Change

+S

+ 2S

Equilibrium

2S

Ksp = (S)(2S)2

S=

6
3 6.5x10

19-27

= 1.2x10x-2M

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Table 19.3 Relationship Between Ksp and Solubility at 250C


No. of Ions

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Formula

Cation:Anion

Ksp

Solubility (M)

MgCO3

1:1

3.5 x 10-8

1.9 x 10-4

PbSO4

1:1

1.6 x 10-8

1.3 x 10-4

BaCrO4

1:1

2.1 x 10-10

1.4 x 10-5

Ca(OH)2

1:2

5.5 x 10-6

1.2 x 10-2

BaF2

1:2

1.5 x 10-6

7.2 x 10-3

CaF2

1:2

3.2 x 10-11

2.0 x 10-4

Ag2CrO4

2:1

2.6 x 10-12

8.7 x 10-5

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Figure19.10

The effect of a common ion on solubility.

CrO42- added
PbCrO4(s)

19-29

Pb2+(aq) + CrO42-(aq)

PbCrO4(s)

Pb2+(aq) + CrO42-(aq)

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Sample Problem 19.7

Calculating the Effect of a Common Ion on


Solubility

PROBLEM: In Sample Problem 19.6, we calculated the solubility of Ca(OH)2


in water. What is its solubility in 0.10M Ca(NO3)2? Ksp of
Ca(OH)2 is 6.5x10-6.
PLAN: Set up a reaction equation and table for the dissolution of Ca(OH)2.
The Ca(NO3)2 will supply extra [Ca2+] and will relate to the molar
solubility of the ions involved.
SOLUTION:

Concentration(M)

Ca(OH)2(s)

Initial

0.10

Change

+S

+2S

Equilibrium

0.10 + S

2S

Ksp = 6.5x10-6 = (0.10 + S)(2S)2 = (0.10)(2S)2


S=

19-30

Ca2+(aq) + 2OH-(aq)

6.5x106
4

= 4.0x10-3

S << 0.10

Check the assumption:


4.0x10-3
0.10M

x 100 = 4.0%

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Figure19.11

19-31

Test for the presence of a carbonate.

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Sample Problem 19.8

Predicting the Effect on Solubility of Adding


Strong Acid

PROBLEM: Write balanced equations to explain whether addition of H3O+ from a


strong acid affects the solubility of these ionic compounds:
(a) Lead (II) bromide

(b) Copper (II) hydroxide

(c) Iron (II) sulfide

PLAN: Write dissolution equations and consider how strong acid would affect
the anion component.
SOLUTION: (a) PbBr2(s)

Pb2+(aq) + 2Br-(aq) Br- is the anion of a strong acid.


No effect.

(b) Cu(OH)2(s)

Cu2+(aq) + 2OH-(aq)

OH- is the anion of water, which is a weak acid. Therefore it will shift the
solubility equation to the right and increase solubility.
(c) FeS(s)

Fe2+(aq) + S2-(aq)

FeS(s) + H2O(l)

S2- is the anion of a weak acid and will


react with water to produce OH-.
Fe2+(aq) + HS-(aq) + OH-(aq)

Both weak acids serve to increase the solubility of FeS.

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Sample Problem 19.9


PROBLEM:

PLAN:

Predicting Whether a Precipitate Will Form

A common laboratory method for preparing a precipitate is to mix


solutions of the component ions. Does a precipitate form when
0.100L of 0.30M Ca(NO3)2 is mixed with 0.200L of 0.060M NaF?

Write out a reaction equation to see which salt would be formed. Look
up the Ksp valus in a table. Treat this as a reaction quotient, Q,
problem and calculate whether the concentrations of ions are > or <
Ksp. Remember to consider the final diluted solution when calculating
concentrations.

SOLUTION:

CaF2(s)

Ca2+(aq) + 2F-(aq)

Ksp = 3.2x10-11

mol Ca2+ = 0.100L(0.30mol/L) = 0.030mol

[Ca2+] = 0.030mol/0.300L = 0.10M

mol F- = 0.200L(0.060mol/L) = 0.012mol

[F-] = 0.012mol/0.300L = 0.040M

Q = [Ca2+][F-]2 =

(0.10)(0.040)2 = 1.6x10-4

Q is >> Ksp and the CaF2 WILL precipitate.

19-33

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Figure19.12

19-34

Formation of acidic precipitation.

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Figure19.13

19-35

Cr(NH3)63+, a typical complex ion.

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Figure19.14

The stepwise exchange of NH3 for H2O in M(H2O)42+.

NH3

M(H2O)42+

3NH3

M(H2O)3(NH3)2+

M(NH3)42+

19-36

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Sample Problem 19.10

Calculating the Effect of Complex-Ion Formation


on Solubility

PROBLEM: In black-and-white film developing, excess AgBr is removed from


the film negative by hypo, an aqueous solution of sodium
thiosulfate (Na2S2O3), through formation of the complex ion
Ag(S2O3)23-. Calculate the solubility of AgBr in (a) H2O; (b) 1.0M
hypo. Kf of Ag(S2O3)23- is 4.7x1013 and Ksp AgBr is 5.0x10-13.
PLAN: Write equations for the reactions involved. Use Ksp to find S, the molar
solubility. Consider the shifts in equilibria upon the addition of the
complexing agent.
SOLUTION:

AgBr(s)

Ag+(aq) + Br-(aq)

(a) S = [AgBr]dissolved = [Ag+] = [Br-]


(b)

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AgBr(s)

Ksp = [Ag+][Br-] = 5.0x10-13

Ksp = S2 = 5.0x10-13 ; S = 7.1x10-7M


Ag+(aq) + Br-(aq)

Ag+(aq) + 2S2O32-(aq)

Ag(S2O3)23-(aq)

AgBr(s) + 2S2O32-(aq)

Br -(aq) + Ag(S2O3)23-(aq)

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Sample Problem 19.10

Calculating the Effect of Complex-Ion Formation


on Solubility

continued

Koverall = Ksp x Kf =

Concentration(M)

[Br-][Ag(S2O3]23[AgBr][S2O32-]2

AgBr(s) + 2S2O32-(aq)

Br-(aq) + Ag(S2O3)23-(aq)

Initial

1.0

Change

-2S

+S

+S

Equilibrium

1.0-2S

Koverall =

S2
(1.0-2S)2

= 24

1.0-2S

S = [Ag(S2O3)23-] = 0.45M

19-38

= (5.0x10-13)(4.7x1013) = 24

= (24)1/2

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