1. Write a balanced chemical equation to show the dissociation of Butanoic acid (C3H7COOH). Physical states must be included. 2. When butanoic acid (C3H7COOH) reacts with the strong base potassium hydroxide (KOH), potassium butanoate (C3H7COOK), a salt of the weak acid is formed. Write a balanced chemical equation to show the dissociation of the

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1. Write a balanced chemical equation to show the dissociation of Butanoic acid (C3H7COOH). Physical states must be included.

2. When butanoic acid (C3H7COOH) reacts with the strong base potassium hydroxide (KOH), potassium butanoate (C3H7COOK), a salt of the weak acid is formed.

Write a balanced chemical equation to show the dissociation of the potassium butanoate (C3H7COOK). Physical states must be included.

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