What is the % ionization of a solution of 0.20 M benzoic acid, C,H,COOH (K¸ = 6.6 x 10 ')? Would a 0.02 M benzoic acid solution have a higher or lower % ionization? (Hint: use Le Chate- lier's principle.) Would it have a higher or lower pH?

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What is the % ionization of a solution of 0.20 M benzoic acid, C,H,COOH (K¸ = 6.6 x 10 ')?
Would a 0.02 M benzoic acid solution have a higher or lower % ionization? (Hint: use Le Chate-
lier's principle.) Would it have a higher or lower pH?
Transcribed Image Text:What is the % ionization of a solution of 0.20 M benzoic acid, C,H,COOH (K¸ = 6.6 x 10 ')? Would a 0.02 M benzoic acid solution have a higher or lower % ionization? (Hint: use Le Chate- lier's principle.) Would it have a higher or lower pH?
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