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x = squareroot (C_0 * K_a) was a result from the weak acid reaction with water e

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Question

x = squareroot (C_0 * K_a) was a result from the weak acid reaction with water equilibrium. HA(aq) + H^0_2O(l)^a A^-(aq) + H_3O^+ (aq). What is x equal to? A the change in concentration of HA B the change in concentration of A^- C the change in concentration of H_3O+ D the pH 2. What is 1.5 times 10^-3 + 1.0times 10^-7? A 1.0 times 10^-7 B 0 C 1.5 times10^-3 1.5001 times 10^-3 The change in initial concentrations to reach equilibrium is always A positive for products and negative for reactants B positive for reactants and negative for products c positive for products and positive for reactants D negative for products and negative for reactants x = squareroot (C_0 * K_a) was a result from the weak acid reaction with water equilibrium. HA (aq) + H^0_2O(l)^a A^-(aq) + H_3O^+(aq). What is the pH of a solution of acetic acid with a concentration of 0.025 M and a pK_a = 4.8. A 2.2 B 3.2 C 5.2 D 10.8 HA(ag) + H_2O(I) A^-(aq) + H_3O^+ (aq). Addition of which qua

Explanation / Answer

1)     HA(aq) +    H2O (l) -------------> H3O+(aq) + A- (aq)

        Co                                             0                    0

       Co-x                                           x                    x

   Then,

                       Ka = [H3O+] [A-]/ [HA]

                          = x.x/ (Co-x)

                      Since x is very small, Co-x = Co

                  Hence,

                         Ka = x.x/ Co

                         x2 = Co.Ka

                         x = (Co*Ka)1/2

              x is equal to change in concentration of H3O+

Therefore,

   ans = C

2)

1.5 x 10-3 + 1.0 x 10-7

   = 10-3 [ 1.5 + 10-4]

    = 10-3 [ 1.5 + 0.0001]

    = 1.5001 x 10-3

Therefore,

ans = D

3)

The change in initial concentrations to reach equilibrium is always - negative for reactants and positive for products.

Therefore,

ans = A

4)                      

   [H3O+] = [H+] = (Co*Ka)1/2

pH = - log [H+] = -log (Co*Ka)1/2

                    = [-logCo - logKa]/2

                    = [pKa - logCo]/2

                   = [4.8 - log 0.025]/2

                  = 3.2

pH = 3.2

Therefore,

ans = B