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This lecture covers the concepts of chemical equilibria and reactivity, focusing on the hydrolysis of basic and acidic ions, polyprotic acids and bases, and the judicious use of approximations in pH calculations for strong acids. It also discusses the ionization of polyprotic compounds and the calculation of pH for solutions of strong acids. The instructor explains the relationships between equilibrium constants and the importance of considering the autoprotolysis of water in pH calculations.