4. Citric acid has three Ka values, Kal = 7.4 x 10-4, Ka2 = 1.7 x 10-5, and Ka3 = 4.0 x 10-7. Write the first ionization reaction step (citric acid's equilibrium reaction with water). Then, use an ICE table to determine the equilibrium concentrations of citric acid, hydronium ion, and citrate monobasic ion for the first step for a solution of 5.0 M citric acid.

4. Citric acid has three Ka values, Kal = 7.4 x 10-4, Ka2 = 1.7 x 10-5, and Ka3 = 4.0 x 10-7. Write the first ionization reaction step (citric acid's equilibrium reaction with water). Then, use an ICE table to determine the equilibrium concentrations of citric acid, hydronium ion, and citrate monobasic ion for the first step for a solution of 5.0 M citric acid.

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Chapter8: Acids And Bases

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