Chemistry 112

Example

Which is the stronger base: solid sodium hydroxide or solid sodium hydride (NaH)?

NaOH is a strong base and NaH is an uncommon compound so could be strong or weak. The context of the question suggests that NaH is also a strong base.

Use thermodynamic data to find ΔG° for each acid/base reaction. The more negative ΔG° is the stronger base.

 

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