Table of contents

1. Intro to General Chemistry3h 48m
2. Atoms & Elements4h 16m
3. Chemical Reactions4h 10m
4. BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
5. BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions48m
6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions3h 53m
7. Gases3h 49m
8. Thermochemistry2h 37m
9. Quantum Mechanics2h 58m
10. Periodic Properties of the Elements3h 9m
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure3h 29m
12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory1h 57m
13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces2h 23m
14. Solutions3h 1m
15. Chemical Kinetics2h 53m
16. Chemical Equilibrium2h 29m
17. Acid and Base Equilibrium5h 1m
18. Aqueous Equilibrium4h 47m
19. Chemical Thermodynamics1h 50m
20. Electrochemistry2h 42m
21. Nuclear Chemistry2h 36m
22. Organic Chemistry5h 7m
23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals2h 39m
24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds3h 16m

17. Acid and Base Equilibrium

Bases

General Chemistry

17. Acid and Base Equilibrium

Bases

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following bases would more greatly favor the product side of a chemical reaction?
a) BeH₂ b) H₂Se c) SrH₂ d) Pb(OH)₄ e) HF

BeH₂

H₂Se

SrH₂

Pb(OH)₄

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Identify the nature of each compound: BeH2, H2Se, SrH2, Pb(OH)4, and HF. Determine if they are ionic or covalent and their general behavior in water.

Consider the strength of each base. Stronger bases will more greatly favor the product side of a chemical reaction. Recall that the strength of a base is often related to its ability to donate electrons or accept protons.

Evaluate the position of each element in the periodic table. Elements in the same group often have similar chemical properties, but their reactivity can vary based on their position in the group.

Consider the solubility and dissociation of each compound in water. Compounds that dissociate completely in water are typically stronger bases.

Compare the basicity of the compounds based on the above evaluations. The compound that is the strongest base will more greatly favor the product side of the reaction.