At equilibrium, the value of [H ] in a 0.240M solution of an unknown acid is 0.00417M . Determine the degree of ionization and the Ka of this acid.

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Answer:

[tex]ionization=1.74\%[/tex]

Explanation:

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In this case, since the degree of ionization of an acid is computed in terms of the concentration of hydrogen ions and the initial concentration of the acid:

[tex]ionization=\frac{[H^+]}{[HA]} *100\%[/tex]

Because the ionization reaction is represented by:

[tex]HA\rightleftharpoons H^++A^-[/tex]

Therefore, the degree or percent ionization turns out:

[tex]ionization=\frac{0.00417M}{0.240M} *100\%\\\\ionization=1.74\%[/tex]

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