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  • Calculating Kb for a Conjugate Base Given Ka
    The relationship between Ka and Kb for a conjugate acid-base pair is given by the equation:

    Kb = Kw / Ka

    where Kw is the ion product constant for water (1.0 x 10^-14 at 25 degrees Celsius).

    Using the given Ka value, we can calculate the Kb for the conjugate base:

    Kb = (1.0 x 10^-14) / (2.5 x 10^-4) = 4.0 x 10^-11

    Therefore, the Kb for the conjugate base of the acid with Ka = 2.5 x 10^-4 at 25 degrees Celsius is 4.0 x 10^-11.

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