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In aqueous solution, the azide ion, N3−, is a weak base that accepts a proton from water to form the hydroxide ion, OH −, and hydrazoic acid, HN3, according to the following equation. N3−(aq) + H2O(l) equilibrium reaction arrow OH −(aq) + HN3(aq) The base-dissociation constant (Kb) for this base is 4.04 ✕ 10−10. If a 0.085 M solution of azide ions is prepared, what is the final pH of the solution? (Assume that the temperature is 25°C.)