A few chemistry questions in one.?

Question

Acetic acid is a weak acid in water. What does this indicate about the affinity of the acetate ion for protons compared to the affinity of water molecules for protons? If a solution of sodium acetate is dissolved in water, the solution is basic. Explain. Write equilibrium reaction equations for the ionization of acetic acid in water and for the reaction of the acetate ion with water in a solution of sodium acetate.

Answer 1

CH3COOH + H2O <-----> H3O+ + CH3COO-

This equilibrium lies very heavily to the left, showing that H3O+ is a stronger acid (proton donor) than CH3COOH.

CH3COO- + H2O <-----> CH3COOH + OH-

This also lies to the left, showing that OH- is a stronger base than CH3COO-.