pH Calculations, Polyprotic Acids
XVIII. Acids and Bases: Lecture 2 | 60:09 min
In this lecture you will learn about pH Calculations and Polyprotic Acids. First you will learn how to calculate the pH in a Solution of a Weak Acid, in this case Vinegar, followed by finding the pH in a Solution of a Weak Base such as Ammonia. Next you will cover the Salts of Weak Acids with Strong Bases as well as Salts of Weak Bases with Strong Acids. You will also learn about Conjugate Acid Base Pairs Ka and Kb before delving into Polypotic Acids with its Successive Ka Values. Lastly you will see how to calculate the pH in a Polyprotic Acid Solution as well as the Salts of a Polyprotic Acid.
QuickNotes™ 
pH Calculations, Polyprotic Acids
Use approximations (the 5% rule) in calculating pH in solutions of weak acids or bases
Conjugate bases of weak acids are weak bases and vice-versa
For conjugates KaKb = Kw
Do calculations of pH in solutions of conjugates like acetate and ammonium ions
For polyprotic acids successive Ka values get (much) smaller
Do calculations of pH in solutions of phosphoric acid, phosphate salts
Discussion 
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