Use the method of successive approximations to determine the pH and concentration of H2A, HA-, and A^2- in a solution of 2.34x10^-3 M monopotassium fumarate (KHA). The pKa values for fumaric acid are 3.022(pKa1) and 4.48(pKa2).

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Use the method of successive approximations to determine the pH and concentration of H2A, HA-, and A^2- in a solution of 2.34x10^-3 M monopotassium fumarate (KHA). The pKa values for fumaric acid are 3.022(pKa1) and 4.48(pKa2).

 

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