Theory of acids and bases

pH of bases

Exercise 36

    

 

What is the difference between dissociation constants of acids and bases?

a) The dissociation constant of a base is really a constant, whereas that of an acid is not. b) The dissociation constant of a base varies with the strength of the base, whereas that of an acid varies with the concentration of the acid. c) The dissociation constant of a base varies with the ratio between the molar concentration of the acid and the conjugated base, whereas the one of the acid varies with the ratio between the molar concentration of the base and the conjugated acid d) None of the foregoing statements is true

The correct answer is c) The dissociation constant of a base varies with the ratio between the molar concentration of the acid and the conjugated base, whereas the one of the acid varies with the ratio between the molar concentration of the base and the conjugated acid