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Why are some alcohols soluble in water?

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nikklg [1K]3 years ago

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This is due to the hydroxyl group in the alcohol which is able to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.

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Calculate the pH at the equivalence point for the titration of 0.110 M methylamine (CH3NH2) with 0.110 M HCl. The Kb of methylam

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The reaction between the reactants would be:

CH₃NH₂ + HCl ↔ CH₃NH₃⁺ + Cl⁻

Let the conjugate acid undergo hydrolysis. Then, apply the ICE approach.

CH₃NH₃⁺ + H₂O → H₃O⁺ + CH₃NH₂
I 0.11 0 0
C -x +x +x
E 0.11 - x x x

Ka = [H₃O⁺][CH₃NH₂]/[CH₃NH₃⁺]

Since the given information is Kb, let's find Ka in terms of Kb.

Ka = Kw/Kb, where Kw = 10⁻¹⁴

So,
Ka = 10⁻¹⁴/5×10⁻⁴ = 2×10⁻¹¹ = [H₃O⁺][CH₃NH₂]/[CH₃NH₃⁺]
2×10⁻¹¹ = [x][x]/[0.11-x]
Solving for x,
x = 1.483×10⁻⁶ = [H₃O⁺]

Since pH = -log[H₃O⁺],
pH = -log(1.483×10⁻⁶)
<em>pH = 5.83</em>

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Answer:

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Explanation:

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I like to consider heat as if it were a reactant or a product in a chemical equilibrium.

Another way to write the equilibrium would be

heat + R ⇌ 2P

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Let's consider each of the stresses in turn.

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If P is a gas, the equilibrium is

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