Question

Determine which molecules are weak acids and weak bases, and place them in the appropriate category.

Answer 1

Answer:

• $CH_{3} COOH$ is a weak acid with a strong conjugate base $(CH_{3} CO_{2} ^{-} )$

• $CH_{3} NH_{2}$ is a weak base with a strong conjugate acid $(CHx_{3} NH_{2} ^{-} )$

Explanation:

Weak acids do not completely dissociate in water to its distinctive ions, but instead forms conjugate bases; and ice versa with weak bases. The conjugate base has strong affinity for protons and vice versa.

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