An acid has the generic formula H2X, where X is an anion. What is the charge on X? What is the conjugate base of H2X? H2X is a strong acid for its first proton, and a weak acid for its second proton. If we make a 0.025 M solution of H2X, will its pH be > 1.60, < 1.60, or = 1.60?

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Problem 26QAP: Find [H+] and the pH of the following solutions. (a) A 456-mL sample of a 12.0% (by mass) solution...
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An acid has the generic formula H2X, where X is an anion. What is the charge on X? What is the conjugate base of H2X? H2X is a strong acid for its first proton, and a weak acid for its second proton. If we make a 0.025 M solution of H2X, will its pH be > 1.60, < 1.60, or = 1.60?

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