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

[ChemRookie]

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.

 

[The Bob]

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

Is this a forward and reverse reaction? e.g:

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

The Bob (2004 ©)

 

[ChemRookie]

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.

 

[The Bob]

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.

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

The Bob (2004 ©)