The values of the dissociation constants for H3PO4 are given in the table above.  If a solution has a pH of 1, which of the following chemical species would have the lowest concentration? a) H+ b) H2PO4- c) HPO42- d) PO43-

World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
3rd Edition
ISBN:9781133109655
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Chapter2: Matter
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 29A
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question
100%

The values of the dissociation constants for H3PO4 are given in the table above.  If a solution has a pH of 1, which of the following chemical species would have the lowest concentration?

a) H+

b) H2PO4-

c) HPO42-

d) PO43-

 

(bv)*
H;PO,(aq)
7.5 × 10-3
Ka
Kaz
6.2 × 10-8
Kaz
4.2 x 10-13
Transcribed Image Text:(bv)* H;PO,(aq) 7.5 × 10-3 Ka Kaz 6.2 × 10-8 Kaz 4.2 x 10-13
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Ionic Equilibrium
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781133109655
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:
Brooks / Cole / Cengage Learning
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781285869759
Author:
Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry: Principles and Practice
Chemistry: Principles and Practice
Chemistry
ISBN:
9780534420123
Author:
Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781337399074
Author:
John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781133949640
Author:
John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
Publisher:
Cengage Learning