Question #89bee

1 Answer
Jul 9, 2017

sf(K_a=1.08xx10^(-6))

Explanation:

For a weak monoprotic acid this expression can be used:

sf(pH=1/2(pK_a-log[acid])

:.sf(2.9=1/2(pK_a-log1.46)

sf(2.9=1/2pK_a-1/2xx0.1643)

sf(1/2pK_a=2.98214)

sf(pK_a=5.9642)

From which:

sf(K_a=1.08xx10^(-6)color(white)(x)"mol/l")