Molar conductivity of a weak acid HQ of concentration 0.18 M was found to be 1/30 of the molar conductivity of another weak acid HZ with concentration of 0.02 of M. If lambda_mathrmQ^-^0 happened to be equal with lambda_mathrmZ^-^0 , then the difference of the mathrmpK_mathrma values of the two weak acids ( mathrmpK_mathrma(mathrmHQ) - mathrmpK_mathrma(mathrmHZ) ) is ____ (Nearest integer). [Given : degree of dissociation ( alpha ) << 1 for both weak acids, lambda^circ : limiting molar conductivity of ions]

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Enter a numerical value Answer: 2 to 2 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula alpha = fraclambda_mlambda_m^infty K_a simeq C alpha^2 quad (textfor alpha ll 1) ### Core Logic For weak acid HQ: alpha_1 = fraclambda_m(mathrmHQ)lambda_m^infty(mathrmHQ) K_a(mathrmHQ) = C_1 alpha_1^2 = 0.18 left(fraclambda_m(mathrmHQ)lambda_m^infty(mathrmHQ)right)^2 For weak acid HZ: alpha_2 = fraclambda_m(mathrmHZ)lambda_m^infty(mathrmHZ) K_a(mathrmHZ) = C_2 alpha_2^2 = 0.02 left(fraclambda_m(mathrmHZ)lambda_m^infty(mathrmHZ)right)^2 ### Step 1: Evaluate Ratios Since limiting molar conductivities of anions lambda_mathrmQ^-^0 and lambda_mathrmZ^-^0 are equal, and both have H^+ as the cation: lambda_m^infty(mathrmHQ) = lambda_m^infty(mathrmHZ) Take the ratio of their ionization constants: fracK_a(mathrmHQ)K_a(mathrmHZ) = fracC_1C_2 cdot left[ fraclambda_m(mathrmHQ)lambda_m(mathrmHZ) right]^2 We are given lambda_m(mathrmHQ) = frac130 lambda_m(mathrmHZ), so the ratio inside the bracket is frac130. fracK_a(mathrmHQ)K_a(mathrmHZ) = frac0.180.02 times left(frac130right)^2 fracK_a(mathrmHQ)K_a(mathrmHZ) = 9 times frac1900 = frac1100 ### Step 2: Logarithmic Difference Taking the negative logarithm on both sides: -logleft(fracK_a(mathrmHQ)K_a(mathrmHZ)right) = -log(10^-2) pK_a(mathrmHQ) - pK_a(mathrmHZ) = 2 ### Pattern Recognition When lambda_textanion^0 is identical for both acids, lambda_m^infty cancels out entirely in comparative ratios. Use K_a = C cdot (lambda_m / lambda_m^infty)^2 directly. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Electrochemistry Class 11 Chemistry: Equilibrium

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The pH and conductance of a weak acid (HX) was found to be 5 and 4 times 10^-5 S, respectively. The conductance was measured under standard condition using a cell where the electrode plates having a surface area of 1text cm^2 were at a distance of 15text cm apart. The value of the limiting molar conductivity is ..... textS m^2text mol^-1. (nearest integer) (Given: degree of dissociation of the weak acid (alpha) ll 1)
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### Related Formula kappa = G times fraclA Lambda_m = frackappa times 1000C alpha = fracLambda_mLambda_m^infty [H^+] = Calpha ### Core Logic Given: pH = 5, so [H^+] = 10^-5text M. Since [H^+] = C cdot alpha = C cdot fracLambda_mLambda_m^infty, we have 10^-5 = C cdot fracLambda_mLambda_m^infty. First, calculate conductivity (kappa): Conductance G = 4 times 10^-5text S. Cell constant G^* = fraclA = frac15text cm1text cm^2 = 15text cm^-1. kappa = G cdot G^* = (4 times 10^-5) times 15 = 6 times 10^-4text S cm^-1 Molar conductivity (Lambda_m): Lambda_m = frackappa times 1000C = frac6 times 10^-4 times 1000C = frac0.6C Substitute Lambda_m into the proton concentration formula: [H^+] = 10^-5 = C cdot frac0.6 / CLambda_m^infty 10^-5 = frac0.6Lambda_m^infty Lambda_m^infty = frac0.610^-5 = 60000text S cm^2text mol^-1 Convert units to textS m^2text mol^-1: Since 1text m^2 = 10^4text cm^2, Lambda_m^infty = 60000 times 10^-4text S m^2text mol^-1 = 6text S m^2text mol^-1 ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Electrochemistry Class 11 Chemistry: Equilibrium
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Solution

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### Related Formula E_cell = E_cell^circ - frac0.0591n log Q (Using 0.06 for approximation if needed, as per standard practice unless specified). ### Core Logic First, calculate E^circ_cell: E^circ_cell = E^circ_cathode - E^circ_anode E^circ_cell = (-0.44text V) - (-0.90text V) = +0.46text V Identify the number of transferred electrons (n) for the overall reaction. Anode reaction: Sn^2+ rightarrow Sn^4+ + 2e^- (Tin goes from +2 in HSnO_2^- to +4 in Sn(OH)_6^2-). Cathode reaction: Bi^3+ + 3e^- rightarrow Bi (Bismuth goes from +3 in Bi_2O_3 to 0). To balance the electrons, we multiply anode by 3 and cathode by 2, yielding n = 6 total electrons transferred. ### Step 1: Apply Nernst Equation Applying the Nernst equation (approximating 0.0591 to 0.06 for simplicity): E_cell = E^circ_cell - frac0.06n log_10 Q E_cell = 0.46 - frac0.066 log_10(10^6) E_cell = 0.46 - 0.01 times 6 E_cell = 0.46 - 0.06 = 0.40text V ### Step 2: Format Output The problem asks for the answer in the form x times 10^-1text V. 0.40 = 4 times 10^-1 So, x = 4. ### Pattern Recognition Be extremely careful finding 'n'. You must balance the half-reactions. A +2 to +4 change (n=2) and a +3 to 0 change (n=3) resolves to a common multiple of 6. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Electrochemistry
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Solution

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