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Which of the following solutions has the higher pH? (a) a 0.1 M solution of a strong acid or a 0.1M solution of a weak acid, (b) a 0.1 M solution of an acid with Ka= 2 X 10^-3 or one with Ka= 8 X 10^-6, (c) a 0.1 M solution of a base with pKb= 4.5 or one with pKb=6.5.

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Which of the following solutions has the higher pH? (a) a 0.1 M solution of a strong acid or a 0.1M solution of a weak acid, (b) a 0.1 M solution of an acid with Ka= 2 X 10^-3 or one with Ka= 8 X 10^-6, (c) a 0.1 M solution of a base with pKb= 4.5 or one with pKb=6.5.

aaronq · Answer

compare the acid with Ka 8x10^-6 and the base with pKb of 4.5

aaronq · Answer

a,b, and the weaker base will be more acidic thus induce lower pH in the solution