Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Acid-Base Equilibria - Exercises - Page 720: 16.83a

Answer

$Acidic.$

Work Step by Step

1. Compare the strength of the ions: $N{H_4}^+:$ $Kb (NH_3) = 1.8 \times 10^{-5}$ $Ka * Kb = 10^{-14}$ $Ka = \frac{10^{-14}}{1.8*10^{-5}}$ $Ka = 5.6 \times 10^{-10}$ $Br^-:$ Since the Ka of $HBr$ is very high (it is a strong acid), the Kb of $Br^-$ is negligible. $N{H_4}^+$ is the stronger ion, the solution will be acidic.
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