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Overview

Tai-Yen Chen reviews CHEM 1312 Midterm 2 material from Chapters 13 to 15, emphasizing how to identify solution types, handle titration stages, and apply Ksp to solubility and precipitation. Worked examples cover a weak-acid/strong-base titration, CaF2 solubility, AgCl precipitation, common-ion effects, and how anion basicity determines pH-dependent solubility; Chen closes with a timed, question-focused study plan.

Key takeaways

For titration pH problems, first use stoichiometry and an ICE table to identify the solution after reaction, then select the appropriate Chapter 13 pH equation.
At the half-equivalence point of a weak-acid/strong-base titration, [HA] equals [A-], so the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation reduces to pH = pKa.
Ksp calculations require molar concentrations and stoichiometric coefficients; for CaF2, a molar solubility s gives [Ca2+] = s and [F-] = 2s.
A precipitate forms when Qsp exceeds Ksp; in the AgCl example, Qsp = 2 × 10^-10 exceeds Ksp = 1.6 × 10^-10.
In a common-ion problem, combine ion contributions in the equilibrium concentration, as with CaF2 in 0.035 M NaF, where [F-] = 2s + 0.035 M.
To identify pH-dependent solubility, examine the anion: anions that are conjugate bases of weak acids, such as F-, NO2-, and CN-, are weak bases, while conjugate bases of strong acids such as Cl- and NO3- are effectively neutral.

Chapters

0:00 Opening Questions About Survey Points and Course Grades

The opening exchange clarifies that the midterm survey contributes 2 points within the course's 100-point scale.
Students ask whether survey credit is extra credit, prompting a distinction between points included in the course grade and bonus points.

4:18 Canvas Survey Credit, Course Evaluation Bonus, and Midterm Partial Credit

Chen says students who completed the midterm survey should see 2 teamwork points on Canvas; students missing credit may have mistyped their PeopleSoft ID and should email him.
Submitting a screenshot of the final course evaluation on Teams earns another 2 points beyond the 100-point scale.
Midterm 2 partial-credit submissions are due Monday, November 2, by 11:00, after exam materials become available.

7:11 A Three-Chapter Review Strategy: Identify the Solution Before Choosing Equations

The review covers Chapters 13, 14, and 15, with Chen recommending that students distill material into fundamental principles rather than memorize disconnected details.
For Chapter 13 pH problems, first identify what kind of solution is present, then choose the applicable equation.
For Chapter 14 titrations, use an ICE table to determine the equilibrium solution before applying the relevant Chapter 13 pH method.

10:13 Chapter 15 Ksp Equations, Molar Solubility, and Precipitation Tests

For a salt that dissociates into x cations and y anions, write Ksp using the ion concentrations raised to their stoichiometric powers.
Convert gram solubility to molar solubility in moles per liter before using it in a Ksp calculation.
After mixing soluble salts, calculate Qsp from the relevant ion concentrations: Qsp greater than Ksp predicts a precipitate, while Qsp less than Ksp predicts none.

13:57 How pH and Common Ions Affect Insoluble-Salt Solubility

For most insoluble salts, assess the anion when predicting pH effects; added H+ consumes basic anions and can drive more salt to dissolve.
Adding OH- reduces the solubility of salts with OH- as an anion, while OH- generally has no effect on salts whose anion is a weak base.
A common ion from another source shifts the dissolution equilibrium, so its concentration must be included when solving for solubility.

17:28 Find the Half-Equivalence Volume in an HClO and KOH Titration

The example titrates 49.8 mL of 0.494 M HClO with 0.781 M KOH and asks for the half-equivalence volume.
Treat KOH as a strong-base titrant and HClO as a weak-acid analyte; use equal acid and base moles at equivalence.
The calculated equivalence volume is about 31.45 mL, so the half-equivalence volume is about 15.7 mL.

23:04 At Half Equivalence, a Weak-Acid Buffer Has pH Equal to pKa

The reaction HA + OH- produces A- and water; at half equivalence, half of the original HA has been neutralized.
Because the remaining HA and produced A- have equal amounts, their ratio in the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation is 1.
With the example's corrected Ka of 3 × 10^-5, the half-equivalence pH equals pKa, or -log(Ka).

28:13 Calculate CaF2 Ksp from Gram Solubility

The example gives 0.0167 g of dissolved CaF2 in 1 L and a formula mass of 78.1 g/mol.
Convert the mass to a molar solubility of approximately 2.14 × 10^-4 M before evaluating Ksp.
For CaF2 dissolving as Ca2+ + 2 F-, use [Ca2+] = s and [F-] = 2s, so Ksp = s(2s)^2.

34:47 Predict AgCl Precipitation by Comparing Qsp with Ksp

For AgCl, Ksp = [Ag+][Cl-], and the supplied Ksp is 1.6 × 10^-10.
CaCl2 contributes 2 Cl- per formula unit, while AgNO3 contributes Ag+ in a 1:1 ratio; use those stoichiometric factors to determine ion concentrations.
The example obtains Qsp = 2 × 10^-10, greater than Ksp, so AgCl precipitates.

43:55 Use Stoichiometric Coefficients to Track Dissolved Ion Concentrations

For a hypothetical salt Ag2X3 with molar solubility s, dissolution produces [Ag+] = 2s and [X-] = 3s.
A dissociation equation's coefficients determine how much of each ion forms; they are not factors for dividing the final ion concentration.
When calculating Qsp, use the total concentration of each relevant ion in solution, including ions contributed by soluble salts.

51:28 Find CaF2 Solubility in NaF Using the Common-Ion Effect

For CaF2, write Ksp = [Ca2+][F-]^2 and let its molar solubility be s, giving [Ca2+] = s and an additional 2s of fluoride.
The example adds 0.035 M NaF, which contributes 0.035 M F-; therefore total fluoride is 2s + 0.035 M.
Using Ksp = 4 × 10^-12 and the small-s approximation gives s ≈ 4 × 10^-12/(0.035)^2, or about 3.3 × 10^-9 M.

59:37 Prepare for Midterm 2 with Videos, Practice Questions, and Timed Exams

Chen recommends finishing the lecture videos and every assigned question before moving on to the practice exam.
For problems that remain difficult, revisit the question videos, which provide worked solution steps.
Take the practice exam using only a calculator and aim to finish each question in about 3.5 minutes; previous exams from classmates offer additional practice.

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