ph of .26M methylammonium nitrate?
I have problems with a homework problem:
Calculate the pH of a 0.26 M solution of methylammonium nitrate (CH3NH3)NO3
I believe the strong acid is HNO3 and the weak base is CH3NH3
so BA + H20 <> BOH + H+ + A-
help, how do I complete this thank you in advance for your gracious time
THE ANSWER ABOVE IS INCORRECT!
The methylammoniam ion would act as a weak acid due to hydrolysis. You would need to determine the Ka for the methylammonium ion. This might be determined by looking up the Kb for methylammonia. (remember Ka = Kw/Kb).
Once you know the Ka you would utilize a Ka expression to determine the [H+] and from there the pH of the solution.
However, it is NOT CORRECT to assume that the [methylammonium] = [H+] (which is what was done when it was stated "Given, [H+] = 0.26 M"
pH = -log [H+]
Given, [H+] = 0.26 M
Therefore, pH= - log[0.26]
=-log[26 /100]
= - log [26] + log [100] {Since log [a/b] = log a - log b}
=- log [26] +2
=2- log [26]
=2- 1.415 {Since, log 26 base 10= 1.415}
=0.583