Formation of products is strongly favoured in the acid-base system

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The discussion centers on the acid-base equilibrium represented by the reaction HX + B- ⇌ HB + X-. Participants analyze the competing bases for protons, identifying the stronger and weaker acids in the system. The equilibrium constant (K) is discussed, with implications on its value being large or small based on the favorability of product formation. Additionally, the effect of adding the soluble salt NaB on the equilibrium is explored.

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The formation of products is strongly favoured in the acid-base system:

HX + B- <--- HB + X-
---->

a) Identify the bases competing for protons.
b) Which base is stronger?
c) Which is the weaker acid, HX or HB?
d) Does the K for this system have a large or small value?
e) How is the equilibrium affected by the addition of the soluble salt at NaB?

Any help be appreciated. Thanks.
 
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ChemRookie said:
HX + B- <--- HB + X-
---->
Is this a forward and reverse reaction? e.g:

HX + B^- \rightleftharpoons HB + X^-

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
The Bob said:
Is this a forward and reverse reaction? e.g:

HX + B^- \rightleftharpoons HB + X^-

The Bob (2004 ©)

yes it is. Sorry, didn't know how to put it in properly.
 
ChemRookie said:
yes it is. Sorry, didn't know how to put it in properly.
Fair enough. If you want to use LaTex Math Type setting then go here to learn what is what. :smile:

Let us start with question a then. What is the definition of a base?

The Bob (2004 ©)
 

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