Closing Calculations
In your calculations, the preliminary focus of the weak acid is:
M
The Ka is:
1.810^-4
Within the equilibrium relations of weak acids, the x = [H ] = Ka x Focus = 1.810^-4 x = 6.410^-3
pH = -log[H ] = -log (6.410^-3) = 2.19
Then:
[H ] = 10-pH = 10-(2.19) = 6.510^-3
HCOOH H2O <> HCOO- H3O
Ka(HCOOH) = 1.8E-4
Make an ICE desk (I will not do it right here to avoid wasting time).
Ka = [H3O ][HCOO-] / [HCOOH]
Ka = (x)(x) / (0.230-x) = 1.8E-4
1.8E-4 = x / (0.230-x)
If we assume 0.230>>x, then
1.8E-4 = x / 0.230
x = 0.0064342832M = [H3O ]
[Answer: see above]
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