Q18 · 2022 · Paper 1Unclassified1 mark
QUESTION 18
Determine the Kb expression for the weak base shown in the equilibrium equation.
+ -
NH (aq) + H O(l)
NH (aq) + OH (aq) ⇌
3 2
4
[NH ][H O] 3 2
(A) K b + [NH ] 4
[NH ][H O] 3 2
(B) K b - [OH ]
+ -
[NH ][OH ] 4
(C) K b [NH ] 3
+ -
[NH ][OH ] 4
(D) K b [H O] 2
WORKED SOLUTION
1 markAnswer C
OFFICIAL ANSWERC
QCAA awards 1 mark for selecting option C.
Correct option from the official QCAA answer key.