Base ionisation constant Kb (Kb = [BH+][OH-]/[B] for weak base B + H2O ⇌ BH+ + OH-)
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Kb = [BH+][OH-]/[B] for weak base B + H2O ⇌ BH+ + OH-
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| K_b | Strength of weak base |
| [B] | Equilibrium concentration of free base |
When to use this
Aqueous solution; water omitted from K expression; conjugate pairs linked by Kw.