pH of Strong Bases

PART III

In order for you to obtain the pH of strong

bases, you must be able to recognize a
strong base.

In order for you to obtain the pH of strong

bases, you must be able to recognize a
strong base.
If you do not know how to recognize an base
or if you do not know which ones are strong,
this slide show may be useless to you.
Go back and learn the difference between
strong soluble bases, insoluble (slightly
soluble) bases and weak soluble bases!

In order for you to obtain the pH of strong

bases, you must be able to recognize a
strong base.
If you do not know how to recognize an base
or if you do not know which ones are strong,
this slide show may be useless to you.
Go back and learn the difference between
strong soluble bases, insoluble (slightly
soluble) bases and weak soluble bases!
A review of Brnsted-Lowry acid-base
concepts would also be helpful.

pH of Strong Bases
The strong soluble bases are either from the group I metal
hydroxides or the group II metal hydroxides. These are solids
when not dissolved in water and completely ionize* when
dissolved in water.

pH of Strong Bases
The strong soluble bases are either from the group I metal
hydroxides or the group II metal hydroxides. These are solids
when not dissolved in water and completely ionize* when
dissolved in water.
Group I:

MOH ! M+ + OH!

Group II:

M(OH)2 ! M2+ + 2OH!

pH of Strong Bases
The strong soluble bases are either from the group I metal
hydroxides or the group II metal hydroxides. These are solids
when not dissolved in water and completely ionize* when
dissolved in water.
Group I:

MOH ! M+ + OH!

Group II:

M(OH)2 ! M2+ + 2OH!

Thus for group I, the molarity of the OH ! ion is the same as

that calculated for the formal concentration of the hydroxide.

pH of Strong Bases
The strong soluble bases are either from the group I metal
hydroxides or the group II metal hydroxides. These are solids
when not dissolved in water and completely ionize* when
dissolved in water.
Group I:

MOH ! M+ + OH!

Group II:

M(OH)2 ! M2+ + 2OH!

Thus for group I, the molarity of the OH ! ion is the same as

that calculated for the formal concentration of the hydroxide.
Group I:

[OH!] = CM(MOH)

pH of Strong Bases
The strong soluble bases are either from the group I metal
hydroxides or the group II metal hydroxides. These are solids
when not dissolved in water and completely ionize* when
dissolved in water.
Group I:

MOH ! M+ + OH!

Group II:

M(OH)2 ! M2+ + 2OH!

Thus for group I, the molarity of the OH ! ion is the same as

that calculated for the formal concentration of the hydroxide.
Group I:

[OH!] = CM(MOH)

For group II, the molarity of the OH ! ion is twice that of the
formal concentration of the hydroxide.

pH of Strong Bases
The strong soluble bases are either from the group I metal
hydroxides or the group II metal hydroxides. These are solids
when not dissolved in water and completely ionize* when
dissolved in water.
Group I:

MOH ! M+ + OH!

Group II:

M(OH)2 ! M2+ + 2OH!

Thus for group I, the molarity of the OH ! ion is the same as

that calculated for the formal concentration of the hydroxide.
Group I:

[OH!] = CM(MOH)

For group II, the molarity of the OH ! ion is twice that of the
formal concentration of the hydroxide.
Group II:

[OH!] = 2CM(M(OH)2)

pH of Strong Bases
Example 1: What is the pH for a solution of 0.015

NaOH?

pH of Strong Bases
Example 1: What is the pH for a solution of 0.015
This is a group I metal hydroxide, therefore:

NaOH?

pH of Strong Bases
Example 1: What is the pH for a solution of 0.015
This is a group I metal hydroxide, therefore:
[OH!] = CM(MOH)

NaOH?

pH of Strong Bases
Example 1: What is the pH for a solution of 0.015
This is a group I metal hydroxide, therefore:
[OH!] = CM(MOH)
[OH!] = 0.015

NaOH?

pH of Strong Bases
Example 1: What is the pH for a solution of 0.015
This is a group I metal hydroxide, therefore:
[OH!] = CM(MOH)
[OH!] = 0.015
pOH = !log(0.015)

NaOH?

pH of Strong Bases
Example 1: What is the pH for a solution of 0.015
This is a group I metal hydroxide, therefore:
[OH!] = CM(MOH)
[OH!] = 0.015
pOH = !log(0.015)
pOH = 1.82

NaOH?

pH of Strong Bases
Example 1: What is the pH for a solution of 0.015
This is a group I metal hydroxide, therefore:
[OH!] = CM(MOH)
[OH!] = 0.015
pOH = !log(0.015)
pOH = 1.82
But:

14.00 = pH + pOH

NaOH?

pH of Strong Bases
Example 1: What is the pH for a solution of 0.015
This is a group I metal hydroxide, therefore:
[OH!] = CM(MOH)
[OH!] = 0.015
pOH = !log(0.015)
pOH = 1.82
But:
So:

14.00 = pH + pOH
pH = 12.18

NaOH?

pH of Strong Bases
Example 2: What is the pH for a solution of 0.015
Ba(OH)2?

pH of Strong Bases
Example 2: What is the pH for a solution of 0.015
Ba(OH)2?
This is a group II metal hydroxide, therefore:

pH of Strong Bases
Example 2: What is the pH for a solution of 0.015
Ba(OH)2?
This is a group II metal hydroxide, therefore:
[OH!] = 2CM(MOH)

pH of Strong Bases
Example 2: What is the pH for a solution of 0.015
Ba(OH)2?
This is a group II metal hydroxide, therefore:
[OH!] = 2CM(MOH)
[OH!] = 2 0.015

pH of Strong Bases
Example 2: What is the pH for a solution of 0.015
Ba(OH)2?
This is a group II metal hydroxide, therefore:
[OH!] = 2CM(MOH)
[OH!] = 2 0.015
pOH = !log(0.030)

pH of Strong Bases
Example 2: What is the pH for a solution of 0.015
Ba(OH)2?
This is a group II metal hydroxide, therefore:
[OH!] = 2CM(MOH)
[OH!] = 2 0.015
pOH = !log(0.030)
pOH = 1.52

pH of Strong Bases
Example 2: What is the pH for a solution of 0.015
Ba(OH)2?
This is a group II metal hydroxide, therefore:
[OH!] = 2CM(MOH)
[OH!] = 2 0.015
pOH = !log(0.030)
pOH = 1.52
But:

14.00 = pH + pOH

pH of Strong Bases
Example 2: What is the pH for a solution of 0.015
Ba(OH)2?
This is a group II metal hydroxide, therefore:
[OH!] = 2CM(MOH)
[OH!] = 2 0.015
pOH = !log(0.030)
pOH = 1.52
But:
So:

14.00 = pH + pOH
pH = 12.48

pH of Strong Bases
PART III
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