In an aqueous solution of a weak acid, HA, the assumption is often made that [HA]equilibrium = [HA]initial- This approximation is reasonable if the initial concentration of the acid is sufficiently large compared to K. What multiple of K, must the initial concentration of a weak acid exceed, for the initial concentration and the equilibrium concentration to be within 9.98 percent of each other?

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In an aqueous solution of a weak acid, HA, the assumption is often made that [HA]equilibrium = [HA]nitial: This approximation is reasonable if the initial
concentration of the acid is sufficiently large compared to Ka.
What multiple of K, must the initial concentration of a weak acid exceed, for the initial concentration and the equilibrium concentration to be within 9.98
percent of each other?
Transcribed Image Text:Use the References to access important values if needed for this question. In an aqueous solution of a weak acid, HA, the assumption is often made that [HA]equilibrium = [HA]nitial: This approximation is reasonable if the initial concentration of the acid is sufficiently large compared to Ka. What multiple of K, must the initial concentration of a weak acid exceed, for the initial concentration and the equilibrium concentration to be within 9.98 percent of each other?
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