Acid/Base Questions: True or False?

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In summary, the conversation discusses various statements about the effects of combining different solutions of acids and bases in water. The first statement suggests that combining 0.3 moles of any acid and base will always result in a pH value of 7.0. The second statement states that a 1 M solution of HCl and a 1 M solution of HNO3 have identical pOH values. The third statement suggests that combining equal volumes of a 0.3 M acetic acid solution and a 0.3 M NaOH solution will result in a buffer. The fourth statement states that the pH of a 1.0 M HCl solution is 1.0. The fifth statement suggests that a 1 M solution
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Answer the following questions t or f



a) Combining 0.3 moles of any acid with 0.3 moles of any base in water will always result in a pH value of 7.0

b) A 1 M solution of HCl and a 1 M solution of HNO3 have identical pOH values

c) Combining equal volumes of a 0.3 M acetic acid solution and a 0.3 M NaOH solution results in a buffer

d) The pH of a 1.0 M HCl (a strong acid) solution is 1.0

e) A 1 M solution of acetic acid (pKa = 4.75) and a 1 M solution of HCN (pKa = 9.20) have identical pH values



I would think abc would be false, d would be true, and e would be false. Please help
 
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If you could tell why you think each answer is right or wrong, it would be easier to help.
 
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In reality all are false, but one answer may depend on your education level.
 

What is an acid and a base?

An acid is a substance that can donate a proton or accept an electron pair, while a base is a substance that can accept a proton or donate an electron pair.

What is the pH scale?

The pH scale is a measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution. It ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral, values below 7 indicating acidity, and values above 7 indicating basicity.

Is lemon juice an acid or a base?

Lemon juice is an acid. It has a pH of around 2, making it highly acidic.

Can a substance be both an acid and a base?

Yes, a substance can act as both an acid and a base. This is known as amphoteric behavior.

How do acids and bases react with each other?

Acids and bases neutralize each other in a reaction called a neutralization reaction. The resulting solution will be closer to neutral pH, around 7.

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