We are being asked to calculate the Kb for a 0.1 M weak base (HB).
Step 1. Equilibrium reaction: HB(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ BH2+(aq) + OH-(aq)
The pH of a 0.10 M solution of a weak base is 9.82. What is the Kb for this base?
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