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Ionic Equilibria
Every solved example, exercise, and miscellaneous question, in the order the textbook teaches them. Plus every board question asked from this chapter. · 49 questions
3. Ionic Equilibria — worked examples
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Solved Examples
Worked · 13
- Solved Ex.3.1A weak monobasic acid is 0.05% dissociated in 0.02 M solution. Calculate dissociation constant of the acid.
- Solved Ex.3.2The dissociation constant of is . Calculate its degree of dissociation in 0.01 M solution.
- Solved Ex.3.3A weak monobasic acid is 12% dissociated in 0.05 M solution. What is percent dissociation in 0.15 M solution.
- Solved Ex.3.4Calculate in 0.1 mol solution of acetic acid. Given : []
- Solved Ex.3.5Calculate pH and pOH of 0.01 M solution.
- Solved Ex.3.6pH of a solution is 3.12. Calculate the concentration of ion.
- Solved Ex.3.7A weak monobasic acid is 0.04 % dissociated in 0.025M solution. What is pH of the solution ?
- Solved Ex.3.8The pH of monoacidic weak base is 11.2. Calculate its percent dissociation in 0.02 M solution.
- Solved Ex.3.9Calculate the pH of buffer solution containing 0.05 mol per litre and 0.015 mol per litre. [ for ]
- Solved Ex.3.10Calculate the pH of buffer solution composed of 0.1 M weak base and 0.2 M of its salt . [ for the weak base]
- Solved Ex.3.11A solution is prepared by mixing equal volumes of 0.1M and 0.3M at 293 K. Would precipitate out ? of at 293 K is .
- Solved Ex.3.12The solubility product of is . Calculate its solubility in and (Molar mass of = 187.8 )
- Solved Ex.3.13If 20.0 of 0.050 M are mixed with 20.0 of 0.020 M , will precipitate ? of is at 298 K.
Exercises
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1. Choose the most correct answer
Practice · 7
- Choose the most correct answer :Ex Q.1 (i)The pH of M of is
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- Ex Q.1 (ii)Which of the following solution will have pH value equal to 1.0 ?
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- Ex Q.1 (iii)Which of the following is a buffer solution ?
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- Ex Q.1 (iv)The solubility product of a sparingly soluble salt AX is . Its solubility in is
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- Ex Q.1 (v)Blood in human body is highly buffered at pH of
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- Ex Q.1 (vi)The conjugate base of is
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- Ex Q.1 (vii)For pH the hydronium ion concentration would be
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2. Answer the following in one sentence
Practice · 10
- Answer the following in one sentence :Ex Q.2 (i)Why cations are Lewis acids ?
- Ex Q.2 (ii)Why is solution neutral to litmus?
- Ex Q.2 (iii)How are basic buffer solutions prepared?
- Ex Q.2 (iv)Dissociation constant of acetic acid is . Calculate percent dissociation of acetic acid in 0.01 M solution.
- Ex Q.2 (v)Write one property of a buffer solution.
- Ex Q.2 (vi)The pH of a solution is 6.06. Calculate its ion concentration.
- Ex Q.2 (vii)Calculate the pH of 0.01 M sulphuric acid.
- Ex Q.2 (viii)The dissociation of is suppressed in the presence of . Name the phenomenon.
- Ex Q.2 (ix)Why is it necessary to add while preparing the solution of ?
- Ex Q.2 (x)Classify the following buffers into different types : a. b. c. Sodium benzoate + benzoic acid d.
3. Answer the following in brief
Practice · 10
- Answer the following in brief :Ex Q.3 (i)What are acids and bases according to Arrhenius theory ?
- Ex Q.3 (ii)What is meant by conjugate acid-base pair?
- Ex Q.3 (iii)Label the conjugate acid-base pair in the following reactions a. b.
- Ex Q.3 (iv)Write a reaction in which water acts as a base.
- Ex Q.3 (v)Ammonia serves as a Lewis base whereas is Lewis acid. Explain.
- Ex Q.3 (vi)Acetic acid is 5% ionised in its decimolar solution. Calculate the dissociation constant of acid
- Ex Q.3 (vii)Derive the relation pH + pOH = 14.
- Ex Q.3 (viii)Aqueous solution of sodium carbonate is alkaline whereas aqueous solution of ammonium chloride is acidic. Explain.
- Ex Q.3 (ix)pH of a weak monobasic acid is 3.2 in its 0.02 M solution. Calculate its dissociation constant.
- Ex Q.3 (x)In solution is . Calculate the pH of solution.
4. Answer the following
Practice · 9
- Answer the following :Ex Q.4 (i)Define degree of dissociation. Derive Ostwald's dilution law for the .
- Ex Q.4 (ii)Define pH and pOH. Derive relationship between pH and pOH.
- Ex Q.4 (iii)What is meant by hydrolysis ? A solution of is neutral. why ?
- Ex Q.4 (iv)Dissociation of is suppressed by the addition of . Explain.
- Ex Q.4 (vi)Derive the relationship between degree of dissociation and dissociation constant in weak electrolytes.
- Ex Q.4 (vii)Sulfides of cation of group II are precipitated in acidic solution ( + ) whereas sulfides of cations of group IIIB are precipitated in ammoniacal solution of . Comment on the relative values of solubility product of sulfides of these.
- Ex Q.4 (viii)Solubility of a sparingly soluble salt get affected in presence of a soluble salt having one common ion. Explain.
- Ex Q.4 (ix)The pH of rain water collected in a certain region of Maharashtra on particular day was 5.1. Calculate the ion concentration of the rain water and its percent dissociation.
- Ex Q.4 (x)Explain the relation between ionic product and solubility product to predict whether a precipitate will form when two solutions are mixed?
What the board has asked from this chapter
Questions per paper · 11 papers · 2022 to 2026
2022: 1 questions per paper. 2023: 1.5 questions per paper. 2024: 2 questions per paper. 2025: 2.3 questions per paper. 2026: 3.5 questions per paper
June 2026
3 q
- Select and write the correct answers for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.viiThe pH of buffer solution containing 0.05 mol NaF per litre and 0.01 mol HF per litre is ____.
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Buffer Solutions - Q. 4Derive Ostwald's dilution law equation for a weak acid.Ionisation of Acids and Bases
- Q. 18The solubility product of AgBr is . Calculate its solubility in and . (Molar mass of AgBr = )Solubility Product
February 2026
4 q
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.xThe pOH of 0.01 M HCl solution is _____.
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pH Scale - Q. 16(ii)Explain amphoteric nature of water.Acids and Bases
- Q. 25(i)Define : Common ion effect.Common Ion Effect
- Q. 31(i)Acetic acid is 5% ionised in its decimolar solution. Calculate the dissociation constant of acetic acid.Ionisation of Acids and Bases
July 2025
3 q
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.iiipH of human blood is _____.
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pH Scale - Q. 5A solution has hydrogen ion concentration 0.01 M. Calculate pOH of the same solution.pH Scale
- Q. 16Define : (i) Buffer solution (ii) Solubility product (iii) Common ion effectBuffer Solutions
February 2025
4 q
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.viiWhich formula co-relates degree of dissociation and concentration of electrolyte?
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Ionisation of Acids and Bases - Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.ixThe formula used to calculate molar conductivity of an electrolyte is _____.
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Ionisation of Acids and Bases - Q. 16Define conjugate acid-base pair. The hydroxyl ion concentration in aqueous solution of NaOH is . Calculate pH of the solution.Acids and Bases
- Q.28.bExplain 'common ion effect' with example.Common Ion Effect
July 2024
3 q
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.vThe pH of 0.01 M solution of HCl is
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pH Scale - Q. 8Define Buffer solution. Write the Henderson Hasselbalch equation for acidic buffer.Buffer Solutions
- Q. 19Derive Ostwald's dilution law for weak acid. Obtain relation between solubility product and its solubility for .Solubility Product
February 2024
3 q
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.ivThe pH of 0.001 M HCl solution is _____.
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pH Scale - Q. 9Explain buffer action of sodium acetate-acetic acid buffer.Buffer Solutions
- Q. 25Define acids and bases according to Bronsted-Lowry theory. Derive relationship between pH and pOH.Acids and Bases
March 2023
3 q
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions:Q.1.iiThe pH of weak monoacidic base is 11.2, its ion concentration is:
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pH Scale - Q. 8Define : Acidic buffer solution. Write the relationship between solubility and solubility product for .Solubility Product
- Q. 17A weak monobasic acid is 10% dissociated in 0.05 M solution. What is percent dissociation in 0.15 M solution?Ionisation of Acids and Bases
March 2022
1 q
- Q.1.xThe value of in of acetic acid solution is ______.
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Ionisation of Acids and Bases
The 10 board questions to practise first
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Question 1
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Q. 4Derive Ostwald's dilution law equation for a weak acid.Question 2
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Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.xThe pOH of 0.01 M HCl solution is _____.Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 3
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Q. 25(i)Define : Common ion effect.Question 4
This type asked 6 times: Mar 2023, Feb 2024, Jul 2024, Feb 2025, Jul 2025, Feb 2026. This one: Feb 2025
Q. 16Define conjugate acid-base pair. The hydroxyl ion concentration in aqueous solution of NaOH is . Calculate pH of the solution.Question 5
This type asked 4 times: Feb 2024, Jul 2024, Jul 2025, Jun 2026. This one: Jun 2026
Select and write the correct answers for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.viiThe pH of buffer solution containing 0.05 mol NaF per litre and 0.01 mol HF per litre is ____.Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 6
This type asked 4 times: Mar 2022, Mar 2023, Feb 2025, Feb 2026. This one: Feb 2026
Q. 31(i)Acetic acid is 5% ionised in its decimolar solution. Calculate the dissociation constant of acetic acid.Question 7
This type asked 3 times: Mar 2023, Jul 2024, Jun 2026. This one: Jun 2026
Q. 18The solubility product of AgBr is . Calculate its solubility in and . (Molar mass of AgBr = )Question 8
Asked once: Jul 2024 (same type asked 6 times)
Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.vThe pH of 0.01 M solution of HCl isTap an option to check your answer.
Question 9
Asked once: Jul 2025 (same type asked 4 times)
Q. 16Define : (i) Buffer solution (ii) Solubility product (iii) Common ion effectQuestion 10
Asked once: Feb 2025 (same type asked 4 times)
Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.viiWhich formula co-relates degree of dissociation and concentration of electrolyte?Tap an option to check your answer.