A monoprotic weak acid, HA, dissociates in water according to the reaction HA(aq) + H₂O(1) ⇒ H₂O*(aq) + A¯(aq) The equilibrium concentrations of the reactants and products are [HA] = 0.260 M, [H3O+] = 2.00 × 10-4 M, and [A-] = 2.00 × 10-4 M. Calculate the K₂ value for the acid HA. Ka =

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A monoprotic weak acid, HA, dissociates in water according to the reaction
HA(aq) + H₂O(1) ⇒ H₂O*(aq) + A¯(aq)
The equilibrium concentrations of the reactants and products are [HA]
[A-] = 2.00 × 10-4 M. Calculate the Ką value for the acid HA.
Ka
=
=
0.260 M, [H3O+] = 2.00 × 10-4 M, and
Transcribed Image Text:A monoprotic weak acid, HA, dissociates in water according to the reaction HA(aq) + H₂O(1) ⇒ H₂O*(aq) + A¯(aq) The equilibrium concentrations of the reactants and products are [HA] [A-] = 2.00 × 10-4 M. Calculate the Ką value for the acid HA. Ka = = 0.260 M, [H3O+] = 2.00 × 10-4 M, and
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