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The ionisation constant for `NH_(4)^(+)` in water is `5.0xx10^(-10)" at " 25^(@)C`. The rate constant for the reaction of `NH_(4)^(+) and OH^(-)` to form `NH_(3) and H_(2)O" at " 25^(@)C` is `3.0xx10^(10)" Lmol"^(-1)s^(-1)`. The rate constant for proton transfer from water to `NH_(3)` is `x xx 10^(5)`. The value of 'x' is

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To solve the problem, we need to find the value of 'x' in the rate constant for proton transfer from water to NH3, which is given as \( x \times 10^5 \). Let's break this down step by step. ### Step 1: Write the ionization reaction of \( NH_4^+ \) The ionization of \( NH_4^+ \) in water can be represented as: \[ NH_4^+ + H_2O \rightleftharpoons NH_3 + H_3O^+ \] The ionization constant \( K_a \) for this reaction is given as: \[ K_a = 5.0 \times 10^{-10} \] ### Step 2: Write the equilibrium expression for \( K_a \) The equilibrium expression for \( K_a \) is: \[ K_a = \frac{[NH_3][H_3O^+]}{[NH_4^+]} \] ### Step 3: Write the reaction for \( NH_3 \) and water The reaction of \( NH_3 \) with water can be represented as: \[ NH_3 + H_2O \rightleftharpoons NH_4^+ + OH^- \] The rate constant for this reaction is denoted as \( K_b \). ### Step 4: Relate \( K_a \) and \( K_b \) Using the relationship between \( K_w \), \( K_a \), and \( K_b \): \[ K_w = K_a \times K_b \] Where \( K_w = 1.0 \times 10^{-14} \) at 25°C. Rearranging gives: \[ K_b = \frac{K_w}{K_a} = \frac{1.0 \times 10^{-14}}{5.0 \times 10^{-10}} = 2.0 \times 10^{-5} \] ### Step 5: Use the given rate constant for the backward reaction The rate constant for the reaction of \( NH_4^+ \) and \( OH^- \) to form \( NH_3 \) and \( H_2O \) is given as: \[ K_b = 3.0 \times 10^{10} \, L \, mol^{-1} \, s^{-1} \] ### Step 6: Relate \( K_b \) and \( K_f \) We know that: \[ K_b = \frac{K_f}{K_b} \] Rearranging gives: \[ K_f = K_b \times K_b \] ### Step 7: Substitute the values Substituting the values we have: \[ K_f = (2.0 \times 10^{-5}) \times (3.0 \times 10^{10}) = 6.0 \times 10^{5} \] ### Step 8: Find the value of 'x' From the problem, we know that: \[ K_f = x \times 10^5 \] Thus, equating gives: \[ 6.0 \times 10^5 = x \times 10^5 \] This implies: \[ x = 6 \] ### Final Answer The value of \( x \) is: \[ \boxed{6} \]
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