Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Concentration
Concept Introduction:
Consider ionization of a weak acid
The equilibrium constant for ionization of weak acid is called ionization constant
(a)
Explanation of Solution
The ionization of
The expression for
Through chemical equation it is evident ionization of
Rearrange equation (1) for
Substitute
Solve this equation for value of
Hence,
(b)
Interpretation:
Concept Introduction:
(b)
Explanation of Solution
The ionization of
The expression for
Through chemical equation it is evident ionization of
Rearrange equation (1) for
Substitute
Solve this equation for value of
Hence,
Substitute
Hence,
(c)
Interpretation:
Percent ionization of solution of
Concept Introduction:
Consider a weak acid
Percent ionization for a weak acid is defined as the ratio of concentration of
(c)
Explanation of Solution
The ionization of
The expression for
Through chemical equation it is evident ionization of
Rearrange equation (1) for
Substitute
Solve this equation for value of
Hence,
The percent ionization of
Hence, percent ionization of
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