Solution P has a pH of 13. Solution Q has a pH of 6 and solution R has a pH of 2. Which solution:
(a) will liberate ammonia from ammonium sulphate on heating?
(b) is a strong acid?
(c) contains molecules as well as ions?
The solution is as follows:
1. The solution of P when heated with ammonium sulphate liberates ammonia. The reaction is as follows:
(NH4)2SO4(aq) + BOH (aq) 2 NH3(g) + BSO4(aq) + H2O
2. As solution R has pH 2, it is the strongest acid.
3. Solution Q is slightly acidic, thus it has only molecules and ions.
1. The solution of P when heated with ammonium sulphate liberates ammonia. The reaction is as follows:
(NH4)2SO4(aq) + BOH (aq) 2 NH3(g) + BSO4(aq) + H2O
2. As solution R has pH 2, it is the strongest acid.
3. Solution Q is slightly acidic, thus it has only molecules and ions.