MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #2222

Calculate the percentage ionization of a 0.1 M Ammonia (NH3) solution, given that its base dissociation constant Kb is 1.8 × 10⁻⁵.

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #2222

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Calculate the percentage ionization of a 0.1 M Ammonia (NH3) solution, given that its base dissociation constant Kb is 1.8 × 10⁻⁵.

    • A) 0.0018%
    • B) 13.4%
    • C) 0.134%
    • D) 1.34%

    Answer: 1.34%

    Explanation: Degree of ionization α = √(Kb/C) = √(1.8 × 10⁻⁵ / 0.1) = √(1.8 × 10⁻⁴) ≈ 0.0134 or 1.34%. Option A is the value of Kb itself.