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

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The discussion revolves around an acid-base reaction system, specifically analyzing the equilibrium between reactants and products, as well as the properties of the acids and bases involved.

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  • Participants are attempting to identify competing bases for protons, assess the strength of the bases and acids, and evaluate the equilibrium constant. There is also a question regarding the nature of the reaction as forward and reverse.

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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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