Calculate the ratio of ch3nh2 to ch3nh3cl required to create a buffer with ph = 10.22.

Question

Chemistry

Zion Combs

5 January, 16:58

Calculate the ratio of ch3nh2 to ch3nh3cl required to create a buffer with ph = 10.22.

+5

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Hollyn · Answer 1

When the Ka value for CH3NH2 = 2.27 x 10 ^-11

and when we have the Ka value so, we can get Pka from this formula:

Pka = - ㏒Ka

∴Pka = - ㏒ (2.27 x10^-11)

= 10.6

now, to get the base/acid ratio by using Henderson-Hasselblach equation:

PH = Pka + ㏒[base/acid]

so by substitution:

10.22 = 10.6 + ㏒[base/acid]

∴[base/acid] = 0.417

∴[CH3NH2/CH3NH3Cl] = 0.417